SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18842, 7 June 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. WINTER MEETING SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED. SOUTHLANDERS WIN FIVE RACES. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, June 5. The D.J.C. Winter meeting concluded in fine weather, the attendance being very large. The investments for the day amounted to £41,939, the returns for the corresponding day of last year being £33,568 10s. The total investments for the meeting were £108,567 10s as against £97,607 10s last season. Results: — GREENFIELD HURDLE HANDICAP, £450. One mile and a half. Achilleus, 9.0 (T. O'Connell) 1 Calma, 9.6 (W. Robinson) 2 Awahou, 9.8 (T. O'Connor) 3 Also started—Golden Prince 11.7, Jack Symons 11.4, Wild Pilgrim 10.2, King Star 10.0, Strayshot 9.0, Spyglass 9.4. Won by three lengths, Awahou two lengths behind. Unofficial time, 2min 57 2-ssccs. TAIERI HANDICAP, £2OO. Seven furlongs. Bengeroop, 8.9 (W. Robinson) 1 Chaeronia 8.9 (S. Walls) 2 Black Mountain, 7.111 (R. C. Reed) . . 3 Also ran —Bondage 9.9, Marching Order 9.5, Mazama 8.9, Blue Admiral 7.121, Carmine 7.12, Mettle Drift 7.131, Lady Pallas 7.9, Barley Rigs 7.7, Breton 7.5, Sartolite 7.8. Bengeroop came with a great ran and heat Chaeronia by half a length, Black Mountain close up. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £SOO. One mile. Radial 9.13 (11. Y'oung) 1 Eleus, 5.13 (G. Young) 2 Sedd-el-Bahr, 7.91 (R. J. Mackie) .... 3 Also ran —Royal Star 9.3, Melee 9.3, Jock 8.13, Clean Sweep 8.3, Hot Air 7.11, Kilkcc 7.111, Samicl 7.8, Almoner 7.81, Miss Camouflage 7.51. When headed for home Radial came away and won by close on three lengths, Sedd-el-Bahr eight lengths away third. Time, Imin 43 3-ssecs. DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £6OO. About two miles end a half. Brib, 11.6 (J. R. Kaan) 1 Black Sea, 9.7 (T. O’Connell) 2 Jiavolo, 9.13 (J. McChesney) 3 Also started—Master Strowan 13.2, San iebastian 10.10, Stone Ginger 9.5, Whipcord 4.11. Crib was always in the running, and, after San Sebastian fell, drew away, finally cantering home from Black Sea. with Diavolo 20 lengths away third. Time, omin 29 4-osocs. EMPIRE HANDICAP, £350. Six furlongs. Silver Peak, 10.3 (G. Young) 1 Mortham, 8.8 (T. Humphries) 2 Eight Bells, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also ran—Kiliowen 9.2, Kilbrogan B.IQ Murihiku 8.5, Pyjama 7.11, Sleepyhead 7.11, Revolution 7.10. Once in line for home Silver Peak ran past Eight Beils and won by a couple of lengths from Mortham, Eight Bells half a length away third. Time, Imin IS 2-ssecs.

THIRD HACK STEEPLECHASE HAND! CAP, £225. About 2 Indies. Dunmure, 9.7 (J. McChcsney) .... 3 Luigi, 10.1 (L. Hagertyl 2

Grafton Tot, 12.3 (Vorrath) ...... 3 Also started —Magdala 11.12, Glenisla 10.11, Khuailshorc 9.13, Gold Patch 9.10. In the run home Dunmure wore down Luigi and beat him by a . Grafton Tot a length away third. Time, -tmin 45 3-ssecs. DOMAIN HANDICAP, £2OO. Six furlongs. Lady Pailas, 5.4 (A. E. Ellis) 1 Silent King, 9.9 (C. Emerson) 2 The Boss, S.O (G. Pickens) o Also ran—Orange Bitters 9.9, Killiney 9.2, Martifors S.lO. Vice-Regal S.S, Lady Superior <#.s, Red Eagle S.O, Frenchman S.O, Freestone S.O. In a good finish Lady Pallas beat Silent King by a head. The Boss four lengths away. Time. Imin IS 2-ssecs. FAREWELL HANDICAP, £250. Seven furlongs. Don Pacifico, 5.4 (R. McLclha) .... 1 Golden King, 8.12 (W. Robinson) .... 2 All Rear!}', 9.5 (H. Young) 3 Also ran—Hot Air S.O, Primum 5.6, Claverhouse 7.13, Marianne 7.12, Braid 7.11, Linden /.10, Tuistlccrown 7.2, Glensponse i.o, Vocation 7.5. Don Pacifico won by half a length, stalling oil a challenge from Golden King, All Ready a head away third, lime, Imin 31 3-ssecs. NOTES ON THE RACING. SO UTHLANDERS SECURE SUBSTANTIAL MONEY. (Special to the Timet). DUNEDIN, June 5.

When the race trains commenced to drawout in quick order for Wingatui the sky was overcast, but the sun struggled through the clouds later and the afternoon turned out £ne, although it was cold about three o ciock, with a chilly penetrating breeze in evidence. There was a very satisfactory attendance and speculation was always brisk A large amount of money was shut out of the totali.sator on the majority of the races, but this was practically caused by the public delaying their investments until a few minutes prior to the closing of the machine. The racing was very interesting throughout, but the public had a disastrous afternoon, substantial dividends being the order of the day. Southland-owned horses won five races and also secured place money in instances, their share for the day being £1438 10s, the total for the three days of the meeting being £3851, Judging from the attendance and investment figures, the metropolitan club must have experienced » good meeting and it is thus safe to say that there will be no curtailment of the number of racing days for the next June gathering, as some faint-hearted people were suggesting when matters did not work out •xactly as expected on the opening day, when the weather was against success and there was no holiday to suit residents of the adjacent city. The only unsatisfactoryhappening of the day was the fact that the crack cross-country horse. Master Strowan, fell at the first fence of the Dunedin Steeplechase, being evidently blinded by the horses running in front of him to the taking off spot. A number of the public had gathered Specially to see the North Islander perform »nd they were naturally disappointed to witness him fail so early in the race, his (all being probably the first of his career in a race.

The sun broke through the clouds as the field lined up for the Greenfield Hurdles and a fine afternoon appeared in orospect After a good start King Star hit the first fence hard and Strayshot and Golden Prince drew to the front. At the stand fence Strayshot struck heavily, but soon recovered her position in front alongside-Golden Prince, the pair being well clear of the others, with Wild Pilgrim next, and Calma away in the rear. At the six furlong hurdles Jack Symons got a bump and fell Bounding the far turn the leaders were still well clear, while Awahou moved into third place, and, continuing his run, ranged up with Strayshot and Golden Prince climbing the hill. At the obstacle near the water jump Spyglass fell, Hagerty being unhurt. Awahou was in front to the home bend, with Achilleus coming fast and Calma making a good run. In the straight Awahou ran up the last fence and interfered somewhat with Wild Pilgrim. On the flat Achilleus, by Achilles—Dexterity (T. O’ConBelli more than held his own to beat Calma (Robinson i by three lengths, with Awahou two lengths off third, just in front of W'ild Pilgrim, while Strayshot was fifth. The winner, who is trained by J. Kelly at Riversdale, returned a price in the vicinity of half a century. In his schooling work Achilleus jumped very badly, but made a good showing in the actual race. The field comprised—Golden Prince, CalBia, King Star, Strayshot, Wild Pilgrim, Jack Symons, Spyglass, Achilleus, Awahou. J. R. Kaan was severely shaken when Jack Symons fell.

When the field reached the five furlong post in ' the Taieri Handicap Sartolite was in front from Barley Rigs, but the latter moved up at the hill followed by Carmine and Mettle Drift, while Bengeroop was apparently shut in. Sartolite dropped out running to the £urn. When heads were turned for home Mettle Drift ran to the front from a bunch. Inside the distance Bengeroop and Chaeronia came fast followed by Black Mountain and Lady Pallas. An exciting finish resulted in Mr H. Woodley's Bengeroop, by Calibre —Alumini (W. Robinson) winning by nearly a length from Chaeronia (S. Walls), who beat Black Mountain (R. C. Reed) by a neck, while Lady Pallas was a head off fourth, followed by Mettle Drift. The field comprised—Bondage, Black Mountain, Bengeroop, Marching Order, Lady Pallas, Carmine, Mettle Drift, Barley Rigs, Chaeronia, Blue Admiral, Mazama, Sartolite, Breton.

From a pood start in the King George Handicap Sedd-el-Bahr and Radial were soon prominent, but Clean Sweep took up the running at the six furlong post from Almoner, Sedd-el-Bahr and Radial, while Jock was a long way off. At the far turn Clean Sweep was still in command, but Sedd-el-Bahr did well going up the hill and was clear before the home bend was reached. Turning into the straight Sedd-el-Bahr held a five lengths lead, but ran out to the far side of the track and Radial and Eleus got through on the rails and drew away. In the run home Radial, by' All Red—Aerina (H. Young) drew out to win comfortably by about three lengths from Eleus (G. Young), with Sedd-el-Bahr (R. J. Mackie) eight lengths away third, followed close up by Miss Camouflage, Samiel, Jock and Clean Sweep in a bunch. Had Sedd-el-Bahr not bored out he would have troubled the winner.

The field comprised—Radial, Hot Air, Eleus, Jock, Clean Sweep, Royal Star, Miss Camouflage, Sedd-el-Bahr, Melee, Kilkee, Almoner, Samiel.

At the first fence in the Dunedin Steeplechase Master Strowan struck heavily and fell. Diavolo soon ran to the front from Crib and San Sebastian. At the post and rails San Sebastian joined Diavolo, with Crib six lengths away. Here Whipcord (J. Weir) ran off. Crib jumped to the front at the water from San Sebastian and the pair led Diavolo, with Black Sea some distance away. After racing through the straight and crossing the sod wall safely, Crib and San Sebastian drew away from Diavolo, while Black Sea commenced to make up some- ground. Down the back stretch Crib was easily holding his own from San Sebastian, who fell at the same post and rails obstacle which proved fatal to many horses at the meeting. Being left on his own, Mr J. Smith’s Crib, by Sant Ilario—Cryde (J. R. Kaan) cantered home an easy winner by over one hundred and fifty yards from Black Sea (T. O’Connell), who passed Diavolo (J. McChesney) in the run home and beat him by fifty yards, then came Stone Ginger a long way off.

The field comprised—Master Strowan, San Sebastian, Diavolo, Crib, Whipcord, Black Sea, Stone Ginger.

When the Empire Handicap field found their legs Murihiku was showing out from Eight Bells and Mortham. with Kilbrogan, who got away badly, well in the rear. Racing to the home turn Pyjama, Eight Bells and Mortham were in front, with Silver Peak coming fast. In the straight Silver Peak, by Adjudge—Oblong (G. \oung) quickly ran to the front and won easily by two lengths from Mortham (T. Humphries) who beat Eight Bells by half a length for second place, with Revolution next, followed by Pyjama. The field comprised—Silver Peak, Eight Bells, Pyjama, Murihiku, Killowen, Mortham, Sleepyhead, Revolution.

Glenisla lost ground at the start for the Third Hack Steeplechase, owing to somebody on foot getting in his way. Luigi led into the course proper and showed the way over the water to Dunmure and Kintailshore. Luigi was followed at the grandstand double by Kintailshore and Dunmure, Magdala making a bad jump. At the post and rails on the hillside Kintailshore fell Racing up the back Magdala moved up to Dunmure. buj fell at the fatal post and rails. Luigi (L. Hagerty) jumped the water well and was first into the straight, but on the flat Mr T. Kett’s Dunmure, by Glen•.qip~Rpmorse (J. McChesney) came fast and in a good finish won by less than a length, Luigi beating Grafton Tot (11. Vorrath) by four lengths for second place, Glenisla was fourth. Magdala was going very well when he toppled over.

The field comprised—Magdala, Kintail shore, Glenisla, Grafton Tot, Luigi, Dun mure, Gold Patch.

In the Doman Handicap Vice-Regal and Silent King led a bunched field, in which Freestone and Lady Pallas were showing out as the field ran up the hill. Silent King led into the straight, but at the distance Lady Pallas was in hot pursuit. In a very keen finish W. C. Harrison’s Lady Pallas, by Pallas— Kitty'O’Shea (A. E. Ellis) pot up to beat Silent King (C. Emmcrson) by a short neck, with The Boss (G. Pickens l four lengths away third, then came LadySuperior and Red Eagle. The field comprised—Killiney, Silent King. Orange Bitters, Martifors, Vice Re gal. Lady Pallas, Lady Superior, The Boss, Frenchman, Red Eagle, Freestone.

The large pool of £7813 was in the machine when the Farewell Handicap field left the barrier in fair line. Hot Air being one of the last to move, while Claverhouse got nicely away from the misbehaviour pen Primum gave some trouble, but was one of the' first to commence. Braid and Thistlecrown were showing the way at the far turn, with Primum handy. Before the straight was reached Primum had assumed command, while Don Pacifico, All Ready and Golden King were closing up fast. At the distance Primum (G. Young) was still in front, but lost his place a little further on when’ Don Pacifico, Golden King and All Ready ran past him. A fine tussle resulted in Mr J. Bunny’s Don Pacifico, by San Francisco—Windwhistle (R. McLellan) beating Golden King (W. Robinson) by a short neck, -with All Ready (H. Young) a similar distance away third, then came Linden, Primum, and' Claverhouse. The winner, who is trained by T. Stiven, junr., at Wingatui, returned a double-figure price. The field comprised—Primum, All Ready, Braid, Hot Air, Marianne, Golden King. Don Pacifico, Claverhouse, Linden, Thistlecrown, Glensponsc, Vocation. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL WINTER MEETING CLOSES. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. There was a large attendance on the concluding day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting, when the weather was fine, but a cold easterly wind made matters uncomfortable. The Otago horse Stockade again won the principal event, while General Link displayed highclass form by the way in which he won over eight furlongs to sulky in the Telegraph Handicap. The three-year-olds put up a goofl display in the Maturity Stakes, but Miss Edith carried too many guns for the opposition. In the Final Handicap, Locanda Dilkm, who was strongly fancied fell. Results: — SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (saddle), £lls (one mile and a-half)—Tawera, Usee (A. Gibbs) 1; Willie Mac, 6sec, 2; Our Chance, tisec, 3. Also started—Miss Chancellor, Sherry, Rothino, Rosie Wilkes. Boston Jack, Dillon Shine, Lasca Lad, Wayside, Forest Girl, Rendale, Greystone, Won easily by ten lengths, forty yards between second and third. Time, 3min 43 3 ssec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), £175. For unhoppled trotters. Class, 5.0. Two miles. Fox and Watson’s b m Lovebird, by W'oodland Whispers—Turtle Dove, aged, 12sec (T. Fox) 1 Parkfield, 9sec ? Theseus, scr - o

Also started —Electrocute, Wonderland, Our Goldie, Marvin Junr., Bellena, Ballin, Mangautou, Captain W°°d, Miss Loma. Sunrise. Won comfortably by six lengths, a bare length between second and third. Time, omin 7 l-ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), £6OO. Second £l2O, third £6O. Class 4.34. Two miles. R. J. Crossan’s ch hj Stockade, by Wildwood Junr. —-Susanna, aged, 6foc.

(A. Hendricksen) 1 C. Chnnning’s b g Agathbs, aged, 3sec (J. Cockerell) 2 IL Green’s b g Albert Cling, oyrs, osec (J. Henderson) 3

Also started—Author Dillon scr, Admiral Wood 2sec, General Link 3sec, Mintson 6sec, Vice-Admiral 7sec, Rangitata Lass Bsec. At the end of a furlong Rangitata Lass, ViceAdmiral, Mintson and Stockade were together in the lead, with Albert Cling next. Two furlongs further on Mintson took charge, with Vice-Admiral handy, followed bj’ the other three. There was no change at the mile post, but Mintson was in trouble shortly afterwards, Vice-Admiral showing the way to Stockade and Albert Cling. Going down the back Stockade drew out from Albert Cling, with Vice-Admiral next, while Agathos was at the head of the others. General Link and Author Dillon moved up at the home turn, and nt the entrance to the straight they were with Agathos, close behind Stockade and Albert Cling. In a good finish Stockade stayed on well and won by ft length from Agathos, who beat Albert Cling by a length, with General Link less than a length further back. Times—Stockade, 4.40; Agathos, 4.37 1-5; Albert Cling, 4.40 1-5. MATURITY HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Second £6O, third £2O. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-half. W. I. Ashby's blk f Miss Edith, by Van Coronado Edith A., 3sec (A. Bright) 1 Peter King, by Peterita —Silver King mare, 6sec 2 Saints’ Bel), by Logan Pointer—Ma Belle, 1 sec 3 Also started—Jean Logan Isec, Milda Pointer 3sec, Grey Peter 6sec, Kaweah 6sec, Leila Denver 6sec. Peter King and Kaweah were soon out in front, but. at the end of three furlongs, Kaweah was in charge, followed by Peter King, Leila Denver. Jean Logan, Miss Edith and Saints' Bell. Five furlongs from home Peter King and Miss Edith drew away together, A little further on Miss Edith took charge, and eventually won easily by ten lengths, Peter King beating Saints’ Bell by three lengths, with Jean Logan next. Times— Miss Edith, 3.37; Peter King, 3.42; Saints’ Bell, 3.37 3-5. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness) £2OO. Class 3.30. One mile and a-half. J. Messervey’s ch g The Whip, by Rothschild—Jessie, aged, 6sec (Owner) 1 Joyful, 4see 2 Sympathy, 2sec 3

Also started—Shanghai 2sec, Silver Nut 2sec, Dandy Chimes 3sec, Miss Rolfe ssec, Greta 6sec. Won nicely by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 34 3-sscc. ELEVATION HANDICAP (harness), £220. Unhoppled trotters only. Class, 4.48. Two miles. J. Leslie’s b g Electrocute, by Electioneer ■ —Son-of-a-Gun mare, aged, losec (J. Wright) 1 Bluewood. 16scc 2 Theseus, 15sec . . 3 Also started—-Whispering Willie 2?ec, Whisht 7sec, Olive L. lOsec, Bon Patch 16see. Won after a good race by a length, ren lengths separating second and third. Time, 4miu 53sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Second £6O, third £3O. Class, 2.16. One mile. Miss 11. Gunn’s b g General Link, by General Mac—lmperialwood, Isec. (A. Butterfield) 1 Nancy Stair, 3sec 2 Letitia, 4scc 3 Also started—Stockade, scr, Emperor Isec, Chid 2sec, Sashwood 2sec, Admiral Hal 3sec, Silver Nut 3sec, Frank Tracey 4sec, Joyful Isec. Won by a length in an exciting finish, with Letitia a neck off third. Time, 2min 14 4-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), £250. Second £SO, third £25. Class, 2.18. One mile. A. C. Watson's b g Our Chum, by Prinz ■ —Lily, 6yrs, 4sec (R. Humphreys) 1 Ariadne, 3sec 2 inwood, 4sec 3

Also started —Birdwood 2scc, Rorke’s Drift 2sec, Tamarisk 2sec, Trooper Dillon •Dec, Idris 3sec, Ramitiairi 3scc, Hoymetta •Dec, Locanda Dillon 3sec, Pleasant Mount Lee, Dora Derby 4sec, Dillon Direct 4sec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 19sec. ASHBURTON TROTTING MEETING. JUVENILES IN THE SAPLING STAKES. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. The meeting of Nelson Derby and Copa ie Oro Jun. in the Sapling Stakes at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Winter meeting on Thursday next is creating more than average interest in light harness circles, though the former ha roly raced up lo expectations at Canterbury Park on Thursday, his showing was a creditable one, considering the state of the going. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONALS. ! LOCHELLA INCURS A PENALTY. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association). MELBOURNE, June 5. (Received June 6, 5,5 p.m.) By winning the Great Northern Hurdles the New Zealand horse Lochella incurred a penalty of 71bs for the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles. Lochella was weighted at 9.10 in the Hurdles, and 10.12 for the Grand National Steeplechase. The hurdler Beltane has been sold to H. Scarlett. The price ia not stated RACING IN VICTORIA. THE PRINCE OF WALES PRESENT. MELBOURNE, June 5. The Prince of Wales attended the V.R.C. meeting on Thursday. The weather was cold and showery'- The Royal Handicap (6 furlongs) resulted:—Battleplane, 1; Blue Cross, 2; Panicken, 3. Won by a length Time, 1 min. 16j secs. The Prince of Wales Cup (one mile and a half) was won by Earlborn, with Weil Off segond, and Lanniou third. Won by three lengths. Time, 2 min. 424 secs. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB. THE CUP MEETING CONCLUDES. BRISBANE, June 6. (Received June 6, 5.5 p.m.J The principal event of the concluding day of the Queensland Turf Club’s Cup meeting resulted:— MORETON HANDICAP, £IOOO. One mile and a quarter. L. E. Walker’s b hj Had I, Wist, by Syce—Hardee, 4yrs, 9.5 1 Countess Acrasia, C.lO 2 Gales, 6.10 3 Won by a length. Time, 2 min. 5J secs. ROYAL STAKES (one mile and a furlong)— Had I, Wist, 1; Molly’s Robe, 2; Sheila R., 3. Time, 1 min. 52i secs. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE BIRTHDAY CUP EVENT. ADELAIDE, June 6. (Received June 6, 5.5 p.m.) The Birthday Cup (one mile and a half) resulted: —V. A. Zed’s blk g Clever Jim, by Comedy King — Perplexity, 4yrs, I; Dependence, 2; King Bier, 3. Won by half a '-•igth. Time, 2 min. 37 secs.

RACING IN ENGLAND. CHARLEBELLE WINS THE OAKS. LONDON, June 4. The following is the result of— THE OAKS, for three-year-old fillies (one mile and a half) —Charlebel’e, 1; Cinna, 2; Roselet, 3. The contest resulted in a most exciting struggle. In the straight Charlebelle and Cinna alternately leading. By a magnificent effort, jockey Whalley landed the former a winner by a neck. The judge’s verdict settled thousands of wagers made after the horses passed the winning post as to the result. The King, Queen and Princess Mary were present and witnessed the race. FOOTBALL. PUBLIC SERVICE (8) V. WOODLANDS (3). The Public Service juniors travelled to Woodlands on Saturday and scored a win over the local club, after a good game, by 8 points, one converted and one unconverted try, to 3 points, a penalty goal. Woodlands made .strenuous efforts in the closing stages to even up the score, but the defence of the Service backs was too strong. Mr D. K. Torrance was referee. THE LEAGUE GAME. ENGLAND DEFEATS SYDNEY. SYDNEY, June fi. In the presence of sixty thousand people, the English team opened its tour. The visitors won the toss and front the kick off forced the home team, rushing the ball to the home twenty-five where, after much close work, Johnston secured from the pack and crossing the line scored. Grodnow converted. 'Sydney tried to force the game but the combination of the visitors was too good, Rodgers scoring a try which was not converted. A few minutes later Rodgers again scored and Grodnow converted. The home team here forced the game and after much close work Horder scored, Fraser converting. Grodnow then kicked a penalty goal but the first score livened up the homo team, who forced the game for the remainder of the half, Horder scoring a try, which was not converted. Sydney opened the second half with dash and after a rush to the English twenty-five, McGowan scored, hut the try was not converted. The local team showed superiority in the scrums and then Horder kicked a penalty goal. A few minutes later he kicked another, equalising the scores. The Englishmen again picked up and forced the game, Stockwell scoring twice and Grodnow converting twice. Sydney rallied and tried hard to equalise the points, bringing their score up to 20. Horder scored and converted but a few minutes before time Grodnow kicked a penalty goal removing all hope of vie ton - for Sydney who were beaten by 27 points to 20. CRICKET. CANTERBURY ABOLISHES DISTRICT SCHEME. CHRISTCHURCH, June f>. The Canterbury Cricket Association last night by twelve votes to six decided to abolish the district system and to revert to club cricket. LAWN TENNIS. THE DAVIS CUP. NEXT YEAR’S MATCHES IN NEW ZEALAND. SYDNEY, June 5. The Tennis Association of Australasia has agreed to New Zealand’s demands that the 1921 Davis Cup be played in the dominion. SCULLING. BARRY STEADILY TRAINING. SYDNEY, June 6. Barry steadily training with McDevitt as a rowing partner. The Englishman is showing a great turn of speed and easily accounted for McDevitt.