Doak, Tobacco and the Spitball
March 22, 1923 Age 32 Ralph Davis The Pittsburgh Press WILLIAM DOAK, the Knoxville boy who pitches salivated pitches for the St. Louis Cardinals, was for years a victim of the tobacco chewing habit, because he couldn’t get along without it in his business. […]
Bill Doak Wins New Home With Fans, Is Here To Stay
September 11, 1913 Age 22 By W. J. O’Connor, St Louis Post Dispatch Bill Doak, a blond pitcher, who purveys a damp curve ball, fooled the Phillies with such adroitness Wednesday that the railbirds now are ready to extend the mitt of welcome. Doak has come to stay. He has complete control […]