ALPINE SPORTS
NEW ZEALAND WINS LANGLAUF CHAMPIONSHIP By Telegraph—Press Association THE CHATEAU, September 2 New Zealand reversed its defeat in the Inter-Dominion slalom by winning the Langlauf against Australia at National Park to-day after a very close contest. The race was probably unique in the annals of ski-ing, as it started on the ninth green of a golf course. Owing to the unprecedented spell of bad weather the race officials were forced to adopt any expedient to decide the events. When further snow and a strong wind this morning made skl-ing Impossible on the higher levels it was decided that the race would have to be held near the Chateau where snow was lying several inches deep. A five mile course was tracked out on the golf course in front of the Chateau, and the competitors covered it twice. The greater part could be followed from the lounge window. Gelling (Australia) finished first, but his team mate Annabel ( was last, giving New Zealand a win by a narrow margin. Results: New Zealand: B. McMillan, 102 min. 6sec„ B. Murphy 103 min. 47sec; total 100 points, 1. Australia: R. Gelling, 95min. 36sec„ W. Annabel, 114 min. 39sec., total 95.25 points, 2.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20513, 3 September 1936, Page 10
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200ALPINE SPORTS Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20513, 3 September 1936, Page 10
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