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SOVIETS MASS 20 DIVS.
TO
Third Day Of Racos
MOLLER STABLE SCORING
Spicylight Sets Now
Record
THE MOLLER STABLE sel
another record at the Annual Races at the Valley to-day, when Spicylight cantered home to win the Chater Cup, second event on to-day's programme of eleven events, by half a length from L.
Dunbar's Mount Hope Bay, which also broke the old record for the event, set, by Desert Chief.
The finish was exciting, R. B. Moller und D. Black racing neck lo neck on their mounts past the winning post with the rest of the field of twelve ponies far behind.
SMASH
SPECIAL ΤΟ THE "TELEGRAPH"
THE THE
LENINGRAD, FEB, 20 (DOMEI),—ACCORD- ING TO THE LATEST RED ARMY COMMUNI QUE, THE ADVANCING RUSSIANS HAVE STRADDLED THE STRATEGICALLY VITAL SOMME AND MAKSALATI RAILWAYS AT SEVERAL POINTS.
The Russian Army is now only seven miles from Viborg, Finland's second largest city.
In addition, the Soviet vanguard has reached the Finnish coast north of Bjorka Island, thus menacing Viborg from another direction.
the
Messages. from Helsingfors, whilst silent on Russian advance towards Viborg, claim that the Red attempt to outflank the remainder of the Mannerheim. Line by advancing around Lake Ladoga has again been smashed.
The re-organised Soviet 18th Division, which was decimated party last week, has again been smashed, according to the Finnish claims.
In the latest battle, the Russians have abandoned 20 tanks, 226 mechanised units and a large quantity of arms and materials,
Soviets Mass 400,000 Troops NEW YORK, Feb. 19 (Domel)- The Soviet Anny has, massed ********** [divisions totallinit between 300,000 and 400,000 troops on the Karelian Front to shatter the Mannerheim
FULL RESULTS,. CASH SWEEPS
Line,
20
The Karelian Front now extends
WAIT FOR
NEW DRIVE
from the mouth of the Taipale River Finns Taking Up New
in the east through Voksi and. Muola
to Somme. yesterday's
Following policy, the Telegraph" to-day will continue to pub lish results of the third day's race meeting at Happy Val- Jey, as well as the cash sweep winners.
The last issue of the "Telegraph" will include the final race result of to-day's programme.
:
.
Positions
By EDWARD BEATTIE
UNITED PREGS WAR CORRESPONDENT
20
The main forces of the Soviet Auny in the area are tightening an offen- ive movement between Muola d Somme along the Leningrad-Vilpurl Railway. Pushing northwest the Soviet forces are apparently Lon- centrating their offensive on Viipuri, HELSINGFORS. Feb. the second largest city of Finland. (UP).—Finland's heroic defen-
ders on the Right Wing Broken
Karelian Isthmus Reports received here confirmed dug in to-day in new positions that us the result of the Soviet behind their broken lines. offensive since February 15 fle They are now waiting for the extreme right wing of the foremost new Russian drive. Mannerheim-lines-was-broken-and-The future of the Red offen-
sive Spicylight broke Desert Chief's
the Isthmus which. record by 02.1 This record was also The Soviet vanguards near Somme despite two or three hard-earned broken yesterday by Rocylight, ap-at the extreme right wing on the penetrations, has shown sorne olher pony from the Moller stable. Mannerheim Front were already
One of the features of the present within five miles ot. Vilpuri. The signs of faltering, depends on the
Russian supply system. meeting has been the remarkable re-vicinity forms the principal support cord of wins attained by the Moller of the Mannerheim Line and Finns stable.
are holding here a vefold defence To-day's racing was featured by system comprising tank traps, treaches another lurge attendance. The wea-
and heavy artillery. ther was overcast but fair and the track fast.
1-11.00 NOON-VICTORIA STAKES. -Winner $1,000. Second $300. Third $200 A Handicap for China Ponies. Winners at this Meeting barred. Entrance $10. One Milc.
Eve's EVE OF HARVEST 160
p
(C. Encarnneso)
Marber's LILLIDER 152 16.
(Gram)
Mrs. Dunbar nɛan CLAW 165 ID.
Six Starters.
(D. Illack)
Won by 24 lengths; two lengths, Time-1543.
Farismuluel-Winner $3.00. Places $5.10:
$5.10; 19.10.
sented; with $1,000 added for Winner.
Finnbli forces have been forced to
a "tactical retreat.” make a
011
The terrain from which the Finns) have retired since Saturday is pack- marked with deep craters and heaps
of rubble-testimony to the flercencas
It is believed that the Soviets of the sixteen days of constant Red will have to pay great sacrifices for bombardment, The Russians must taking the Flesish defences. The lengthen their lines over this type of Finnish defence forces in the sector broken and alush-filled country. are reported to be about half or
Nazi Dilemma
a third as strong as the Sovicis Speculation is rife about the reason
LONDON, Feb. 19 (British Wire-
for the intensification of the Soviet leas)-informed London eireles' ex- offensive since the beginning of Press the opinion that the Nazi Gov- February. Previous reports said that ernment cannot view the Finnish Soviet forces would remain inactive Army's herole resistance to the Rus- alan Invasion, with any pleasure, Juntil spring.
considering the effects of the Russo- PLEASE Turn To Page 2.
Stimulated By Peace Rumours
Some circles bellove that the Soviet have
by been stimulated
212.30 P.M.-CHATER cur-Pre persistent peace rumours and espeel- Second $4DO. Third $250. For China ally by the announcement of the Pontes, bona fide Griffins of this Meating, American Under Secretary of State, Weight for inches as per scale. Winners Mr. Sumner Welles' visit to Britain, of one race. 3 lb. of two racos, 5 lb of France, Germany and Italy as a peace three of more races, 7 lb: penalty, Win-
barred. Jockey emissary whose mission apparently
ner of the Lusitano Gug From the 1% ignores Soviet Russit.
Allowance, Entrance
Mile Post (About Hai? Mile 170 Yards). Cire's SPICYLIGHT 154 ib,
B. Moller)
L. Dunbar's MOUNT HOPR HAY 161 15. (D. Dlack) Dlainend's WHITE DIAMOND 158 lb. (1, C. Pin)
Fourteen Starters. Won by Jalf a lengili; Many length. Time-1014 (A, Record).
Pari-mutuel-Winner
$5.10: $5,40; $8.00
$3.70. Placen
Despite Finland's unflinching de-
1 termination to resist to the bitter
a
1-1.09 P-CANDELEGO HANDICAP, -Winner $150. Becond $300. Third $200. For Australian Subscription Ponies classi»
fjed "p" Class as at 91st December, 1939. Jockey
FINNS
SINGLE COPY 10 CENTU
$30.00 PER ANNUM
For dark Spring Drosson
JUST RECEIVED
White
Gardenias
at $1.25 ea. Lace Flowers
In white and pastel shades
from $1.75 oach
WHITEAWAY'S
TOUGH ON THE BAKERS
CHARLADY
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Feb. 19 (UP),.— Broom handles in future will be square instead of round in order ta Baye wood, the Ministry of Supply announced to-day.
Tent poles will also be square and food supplies will be carri ed in centes instead of boxES.
The Ministry of Supply said that square handles on poles will enable a smaller section of wood to be used. These and other timber economies are ex- pected to save £2,000,000 n year.
TIENTSIN FOOD RIOT
Starving Chinese Demonstrate
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
TIENTSIN, Feb. 20 (UP).— Thousands of Chinese are starv. ing in Tientsin owing to the acute shortage of rice and flour, and yesterday a huge crowd, cstimated at 1,000, assembled in the Italian Concession shouting: "Give us bread! Give us flour?"
WIN THE DOUGH
Big Derby Prize For L. Crawford's Employees
THE $297,920 PRIZE IN THE DERBY SWEEP HAS BEEN WON BY EMPLOYEES OF MESSRS. LANE, CRAW-
FORDS
Employees in almost all de- partments have shares in the
prize, but almost all the shares
were taken up in the Cake and Bakery departments.
The syndicate was divided into 75 shares of $1 each, so that each share is worth approximate- ly $3,000.
The police were compelled to use water hoses to disperse the demon-In strators,
To-day local newspapers report recent cases of shops in the Chinese city having to close their doors be- cause of the disturbances which have been created.
Flour Looted
In one case, a number of Chinese stopped a cartload of 40 bags of flour. They offered the Chinese merchant ten yuan a bag for the flour, but he refused, whereupon the Chinese ralded the part.
Afterwards the Chinese police managed to recover 36 bags of the looted flour.
The price of flour in the Chinese city is 20 yuan per bag, while in the British Concession it is priced at 19 yuan. Sugar is selling at 1,50 yuan for
or ten pounds.
The increase in prices is attributed to hoarding, and speculation, many Chinese becoming panicky over the fall in the Chinese currencies, and as
This happy British sailor boy was one of the prisoners rea result they have been making heavy- leased from the Graf Spee as a result of her action with British purchases of staple commodities. warships in the South Atlantic. The final chapter in the career
of the Graf Spee closed this week when 400 of her other captives THE LUCKY
were rescued from the Altmark after a thrilling action in Nor. wegian waters.
NUMBERS
At The Valley
Norway to Submit The Cash Sweep Winners
Altmark Case to The
League
SPECIAL
of Nations
TO THE “TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Feb. 20 (UP).-The Norwegian Minister has handed an Aide de Memoire to the German Foreign Office, in which, in addition to reviewing the Altmark
Threat To Incident, Norway discloses that it is her intention to
Balkans
finish, it is held doubtful whether the Joint Soviet-Nazi Action
Soviet attacking
Finns will be able to hold out against the overwhelming forces for a long time.
Mr.
submit the case to the League of Nations.
A London message states that!
Mr. Chamberlain will probably
answer M. Koht, the Norwegian Roosevelt's Foreign Minister, in the House
Possible
of Commons, and will dispute M. Son's Divorce NEW YORK, Feb. 20 Koht's contention that the Nor- Observers predict that a striking
wegian Navy was not obliged to. development will probably be wit (Reuter). Nicholas ascertain whether or not there Action nessed in the entire European situa-Murray Butler said yester-were German prisoners of war
day that on the basis of aboard the Altmark.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Viborg Menaced
LOS ANGELES, Feb. had received 19 (Router) reports he LONDON, Feb.
Mr. Chamberlain, it is expected, (UP), Mrs. James (Betsy)
PLEASE Turn To Page 2.
ilon about April or May.
The following lucky numbers came up at the Valley to-day.
RACE I
084 ***$1,650.60
No.
+
2,835
#
*2,004
471.60 235.80
Win $40,000 Each
It is understood that the largest Individual winner was Mr. C. J. Triggs, of the Bakery Department, who.. won about $10,000.
Air. and Mrs. Peacock, who each held shares, will also share about $40,000,
Mr. S. Peacock works in the Bakery
Stubbs Road. It
wus he who formed the syn- dicate and purchased the tickets. The syndicate bought 75 tickets.
Won't Make Any Difference
Mr. Pencock told the Telegraph": "Winning the money won't make any difference to my plans. I intend to continue working in my present job." Mr. Peacock will put most of his
Bulk intend fortune into his banking, account.. wedding present to my brother, who to send amand is in Australia, and who is shortly getting married.
"My sister in Shanghai, will uno receive a grand present.
Mrs. Feucock intends to place her share, which amounts to about $12,000. Into gilt-cdard securities,
Saw Race From Her House "I'm not giving up my work-the- muney would soon go it. I did," she said.
Mrs. Peacock was not at the races yesterday, but witnessed the event PLEASE Turn To Page 2.
9.-3.00
LATEST
1.3M/CHEFOO HANDICAP, ~ (Second Section).-Winner $768, Second $300. Third $200. For China Pontes classİ- fied "D" Class as at 31st December, 1900, Jackey Allowance. Entrance $10. From the Two Mile Post Once Itoundin
About One Mile 121 Yards).
Unicorn's PHOENIX 132 1.
(S. C. Liang) 1 Kia Ora's EMERGENCY CALL 140 Ib,
(D. Black) 2
A Hearna)
Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. | T. & E's DIESBAY 184 i 2073, 1835, 1093.
RACE 2
No. 2106
81,030,00
H
310
487.60
3214
233.80 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 2799, 3557, 1950, 2998, 480, 1570, 3490, 3740, 1322, 3320, 3789.
RACE 3
No. 2007
1597 200
$2,056 688
204
ih.
Won by Eve length: a neck.
Thirteen Starters. T-2.10.4.
Peri-mutuel.-Winner
$7; $16.00; $22.30,
$10.10. Places
RACE 9
$2,735,60
No. 3813
2033
402.
781.60 380.80
Unplitted ponies ($50 each); Nos. 4685, 2007, 280, 4083, 2020, 947, 3868, 3700, 2381, 1441.
10-3.30 1.81-RACING STAKES-WIN- ner $1.000. Second $400. Third $250, For
Mesting. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners barred. Jockey Allowance. En- trance 10. One Mio.
Unplaced ponles ($50 each): Nos. China Ponies, bonn, fide Griman of this 2855, 2770.
RACE 4
No. 437
$2,011.20
413
003.20
3794
301.00
Unplaced ponier ($30 each); Nos. 656, 1926.
19.1
RACE 6
No. 5160 & 2120 81,820,00 ea.
J
Howane. Entrance $15. One Viborg. Finland's second largest city from correspondents abroad, Germans aboard the Allmark Roosevelt has filed a counter
will present evidence showing that
and a Quarter Mijlos,
PLEASE Turn To Page 10.
ANGLO-U.S. SECRET MILITARY PACT?
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 (Domel). The "New York Times" reports that a secret military agreement was recently con- cluded between Great Britain and the United States regarding the fortification of Canton and Enderbery' Islands.
These two islands, which were once air routes between the United States, the subject of dispute between Bri-Canade and Australia and New Zea- toin and the US, were recently, by land.
Russia and Germany may join forces and occupy and partition the Balkans in the next few weeks.
commenced the shooting.
260.20
Brown's BURFORD 161. ib. ..................
(K. C. PIN) 1 T.K.L.'s O-LAN 180 lb.
(V. V. Needa) 1 Dunbar's DUPONT DAY 101 i. ......
(I, J, A. Hearno) 3 Twelve Starters. Wen by Six lengths; Four lengths. Time-1.81.2 (Record). Iarl-mutuelWinner
$9.10. Places
RACE 10
No. 4402
$2,030.20
5082
837.20
"T
2710
1832 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. | 45,20: $1,40: 20,10, complaint in the divorce action 4204, 3879, 1793, 3831, 1232, 2299, Diplomals in London suggest that a instituted by James Roosevelt, 1726, probable outcome of the controversy eldest son of the President. will be that Norway will issue a She accuses him of desertion undi declaration, barring all belligerent mental cruelty and denies his charges Ho
from her extra-territorial of desertion. was not certain what craft
waters. Italy's action would be if this happened.
· London Satinffod Satisfaction is evident in London the incident. at the latest developments regarding
neutralļ
RACE 6
No. 3707
"1301-
3104
$3,079.00 705.60
418.00 $302,80
Unpineed ponies (550 each): Nos. Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 1203, 3845, 0095, 4500, 4053, 042.
4034, 1332. 4971.
3104, 2130, 2375, RACE 7 No. 4810
Further she sold a property, settle- ment has been made, providing for 3343, the support of herself and the two children of the marriage.
Mrs. Roosevelt's brief was signed in New York,
Turkoy Monacod ? ANKARA, Feb. 19 (UP)-Fresh tension has been stirred up in the
Seventy-Ave per cent, Balkans and the Near, East as a re-press supports size Britoftection sult of the decision of the Turkish berating the prisoners.
graph, to prevent him continuing his Cabinet to apply the National Do- fence Laws,
The atitude of the Admiralty manoeuvres.
The second hostile act was made This means that Turkey and her hellon when they attempted to ram Omeer, J. J. F. Smith, who was gun-
the Germans initiated hostile that allies feel they are being menaced.
by the Germana in shooting a British H.MS, Cossack,
The first violent action on the partner in charge of the Boarding Party. Previous to this incident, there had The law glves' 'the government of the British was when they enforc
Supremo Effort Noar
pgreement, placed under joint con- Mr. Cordell Hull denied to-day that trol of the two nations.
the Anglo-American agreement relat-i They are strategically Important ing to these islands contained any virtual dictatorial powers and coned the removal of the captain of the been no shooting on either side. because they are on the trans-Pacific secret clause.
PLEASE Turn To Page 2 Altmark from the engine-room telo- PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.
H
++ 140
$2,095.00 741,00 ... 370.80 Unplaced ponies ($50 each); Nos. 2124, 5585, 3311, 1481;· 5658; 1536, 4973, 4375, 4443, 2408, 912, 5050,
4009, 1831.
$2,875,00
RACE 8-
No. 3302
304
+
$700
53
4081, 4099, 4297, 4013, 2003, 5013.
'021.00 410.80 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos.
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