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Scanlon was 18-13 for the 1906 Dodgers despite leading the NL in bases on balls (127). Following his ML career, he practiced medicine in Brooklyn. His younger brother Frank pitched in six games for the 1906 Phillies. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 22, 1902: Jack Pfiester beats Doc Scanlan to give Chicago (National League) a 6–3 win over Brooklyn. » October 3, 1905: Brooklyn hurler Doc Scanlan hurls two complete-game victories over host St. Louis, winning by scores of 4-0 and 3-2. Doc gives up 12 hits in his 18 innings. » May 30, 1906: At Washington Park, the Superbas split with the Giants, winning the first game 2-0 behind the four hit pitching of Harry McIntire. Dummy Taylor takes the loss. Christy Mathewson gets a win for New York in the nitecap, beating Bill Scanlan, 5-2. » June 21, 1911: Grover Cleveland Alexander wins for the 2nd day in a row, hooking up with Brooklyn's Doc Scanlan for a 15-inning operation, won by the Phils, 2–1. » August 24, 1911: The Cubs lose to Brooklyn, 6–5, in 10 innings to lose sole possession of first place. Doc Scanlan bests Mordecai Brown.