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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 7 (October 1, 1938)

New Zealand Cross-country. — Championship

New Zealand Cross-country.
Championship.

With the holding of the New Zealand cross-country championship at New Plymouth the winter running season was brought to a conclusion after one of the most successful seasons experienced. More and more track athletes are beginning to realise the value of cross-country running as a means of retaining physical fitness, and new clubs are being formed annually by Bible Classes and Social Clubs. The spirit of comradeship that is engendered in this form of sport makes cross-country running of special value apart from the physical aspect.

Claude Weller, winner of this year's championship, equalled Billy Savidan's record by winning the title for the third year in succession, but has a long way to go to equal Savidan's other record—winner of the title on six occasions.

Savidan was expected to go close to winning the title again this year—it was in 1935 that he last won the crown—but he was not selected to represent Auckland, although he was showing form better than in past years.

Prior to the selection of the Auckland team it was announced that contenders for places in the team were to attend at the Auckland Domain for training, but Savidan did not report, so he was passed over when the team was chosen.