The Le Mans Motorcycle Grand Prix due to take place on 15
August was eagerly awaited. However, it was said to be less challenging than
the Isle of Man T.T. course.
Meanwhile in Europe
German troops invade Luxemburg. France entered at four points. Poland invaded by Germans, who occupy Kalish, Chenstokhov and Bendzin.
East Prussia entered by Russian raiders near Schwidden. Libau bombarded by German light cruiser "Augsburg".
German Note to Belgium, 7 p.m. alleging that Germany must violate her soil in order to "anticipate" the French attack in Belgium; demands that latter should remain passive; answer required in 12 hours. England assures France that British fleet will stop German fleet if latter attacks French shipping in Channel. Moratorium proclaimed in England.
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