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When Doc's Indians met younger brother Jimmy's Dodgers in the 1920 World Series, Doc outhit his sibling, though Jimmy finished with the higher career mark. In 1919, Doc had nine consecutive hits in a four-game stretch. (JL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 23, 1915: In the first of two at the Polo Grounds, Pittsburgh's Doc Johnston clouts a 3-run homer in the 3rd, off Christy Mathewson, to lead the Pirates to a 6–1 win. The Bucs take the nitecap as well, 4–3. » May 12, 1916: The Giants top Pittsburgh, 3–2, to sweep the 4-game series. Christy Mathewson shuts out Pirates for five innings, but Doc Johnston's triple in the 6th helps tie it at 2–2. Rube Benton relieves Matty and picks up the win when the Giants score.