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 […]