September 6, 1912      Age 21
 
The Cincinnati Enquirer
 
Doak. the Akron pitcher, was given his release yesterday, not being considered ripe enough for fast company.
 
Kniseley and Kyle, the other two Akron players, have been signed to regular contracts and will be taken East with the team
 
The Times Recorder
 
Cincinnati Reds have turned Pitcher “Whitey” Doak back to Akron, that is, Columbus.