Heat Gets Bill Doak in Brave Effort
Collapsed in Action July 19, 1928 Age 37By Thomas Holmes The Brooklyn Daily Eagle AS A TEAM, the Robins were shamed by the lionhearted exhibition of Bill Doak In the second game. Through the intense heat of the late afternoon, the antiquated spitball heaver […]
The Frail and Antiquated Form of Bill Doak Seemed to Find Rejuvenation in Heat
Believes It Gave Him Victory Vance and Petty Think Warmth in Measure Responsible for Downfalls Batting Averages Fall Off with Exception of Hendrick’s Dodgers Win 6-1, Doak’s Record Improving to 5-3 Game Date: June 5, 1927 Age 36 By Thomas W. Meany Times Union ONE Man’s […]
Sixteen Cards Succeed in Losing Opening Game to Braves, 12-5
Inability to Beat Weaker Clubs a Failing of Cards Braves Are Easy Victors Huggins’ Men Show Pennant Ability in Giants’ Series, but Come Back With a Tail-end Display Against the Lowly Boston Outfit. Bottle Throwers Must Be Stopped Doak Loses, Giving Up 6 ER in 3.2 Innings With 3 BB, 1 SO. Record Now […]
Doak Pitched Super-Fine Ball Despite Intense Heat
Wins 3-0 Four-Hitter, Improving Record to 7-2, Lowering ERA to 2.04 Between Innings Doak Was Stretched Out on the Floor of the Dugout Teammates Took Measures to Cool Him Off Aging Hero Honus Wagner Had Tough Day Game Date: June 24, 1914 Age:23 By Ralph S. David, The Pittsburgh Press Doak Pitched Well Despite Heat […]