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Page was 32 before he set foot on a ML mound. Called up to the Cubs in August 1938, he lost his first start 1-0, but contributed five wins to Chicago's successful pennant drive. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 11, 1939: The Boston Bees collect 13 hits off the Cubs 33-year-old rookie Vance Page, but manage just two hits in losing 6–2. Billy Herman's bases-loaded triple in the 9th seals it. Poor base running contributes to the loss, the worst example coming in the 4th when Eddie Miller singles and stops at 3B on a drive down the 1B line by Elbie Fletcher. Fletcher is caught trying to stretch the hit to a triple. » May 30, 1939: At Cincinnati, the Cubs Larry French and Vance Page fire shutouts as the Cubs win, 6–0 and 2–0. Whitey Moore loses the opener, while Bucky Walters drops the nitecap.