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Evening Star, Issue 23497, 10 February 1940, Page 20

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T. " TWO U-BOATS SUNKLONDON, February 9.—lt is offhir.lly anr.orr.red that a destroyer lias destroyed two U-boats. The Admiralty announces that the destroyer sank the U-boats when they Avero attacking a convoy. It is not the normal practice to announce sinkings as they occur, but an exception Avas made on this occasion. TENSION IN BALKANS. LONDON, February 9. —Tension in the Balkans lias heightened. Turkey has uncovered evidence of a netAvork of Nazi agents ready to ■perpetrate explosions and train Avrecks at a signal from Berlin and considers it impossible to allow Germans to remain in strategic positions; It is alleged that German agents caused the explosion on the steamer Tintern Abbey, on January 30. A spokesman for the ■ Istanbul Governor denied that the Germans were order to leave Turkey. Ger.inany regards the alfair as a trade matter between the Krupp shipyard and the Turkish Government. The German view is that the technicians Avore not dismissed, but forced to cease Avork because of lack, of materials from Germany. MeanAvhile Italo-Turkish trade negotiations have been successfully concluded. Some foreign observers see a significance in the agreement of paving the Avay for Italian action in the event of a Russian move in the Balkans. Well-informed circles in Rome say Italy’s policy remains that of suporting every effort to maintain peace in South-eastern Europe. The Rumanian Cabinet approved the decisions of the Balkan Entente, M. Gafencu emphasising the solidarity of the member states. PLUNKET SHIELD. At 3 p.m. Otago (second innings) had lost six for 135 —Fraser (not out) 21, Chettlehurgh 5. At the tea adjournment Otago six for 187 (Fraser 57). AUCKLAND TROTS. Centenary Derby.—l-1 Bonniedene 1, 3-2 Crucible 2, 2-3 Charles Rex 3. All started. Otalmliu Handicap.—l-1 Three •Bells 1, 6-8 Our M’Kinney 2, 3-3 Fortex 3. Scratched: Bold Venture, Sir Frank, Equipoise. GORE RACES. Electric Trot,—6-5 Kentucky Sun 1, 1-1 Ipihna'2, 2-2 Bondsman 3. Scratched: June Tide, Fransol. Racing Club Handicap.—3-3 Peony Rose and 6-6 Sparkle (dead heat) 1, 5-4 Mona’s Song 3. All started. CANTERBURY PARK TROTS. Pnparua Handicap.—s-4 Toorak 1, 3-3 Waipahi 2, 4-5 Lightning Lady 3. All started. Advance Handicap.—2-2 Ochiltree and 3-3 Roan Duke dead heat 1, 1-1 Red Pigeon 3,