N.S.W. TEACHERS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2084, 9 January 1908, Page 3

N.S.W. TEACHERS.

Press Association. AUCKLAND, Jan. 8. The New Zealand teachers beat tho New South Wales team by the handsome margin of 181 runs. Tho NewSouth Wales first innings closed for 185. In their second innings New Zealand made 243 (T/ifSkr 89. Darrock 29, Thomas 27, Murdoch 22, Jacobsen 22). With 316 to get the Sydney men opened inauspicious! v. and final!v were nil out for 135, leaving New Zealand winners by 181.

ENGLISH PRESS’ COMMENTS ON SECOND TEST.

United Press Association—Copyright (Received Jan. 8, 9.55 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 8.

The “Sportsman” expresses gratification of the generous and truly sporting recognition by Australia, and tli6 splendid, steady, nervy play of the winning batsmen. _ The “D lily Mail” praises Humphries’, Barnes’, and Fielder’s magnificent display of nerve and pluck. The match was won by sheer resolution and dogged determination, it was the greatest victory among test matches. _ , (Received Jan. 8. 10.17 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 8. The “Chronicle” says the good sportsmanlike siprit winch characterised the contest was mie of the pleasantest features of the match. 1 The “Alorning Post” says there never was a .more thrilling or dramatic conclusion than that of the historic match at the Oval. The “Telegraph says that it was one of the -most' remarkable games in the whole series ot international struggles, and according to averages the Australians should win the lubber by the narrowest of margins.