SECOND TEST MATCH.
LONDON PRESS COMMENTS. THBI_LI_"G AND DB,A_<_ATIC CONCLUSION. LONDON, January S. "The Sportsman," commenting on the second test match, expresses gratification at the generous and truly sportsmanlike recognition by Australia of the splendid, steady, nervy play of the winning batsmen. The "Daily Mail" praises Humphries', Barnes', and Fielder's magnificent display of nerve and pluck, and says the match was won by sheer resolution and dogged determination, and is the greatest victory among test matches. The "Daily Chronicle" considers that the good sportsmanlike spirit characterising the contest was one of the pleasantest features of the test match. The "Morning Post" remarks that there has never been a more thrilling and dramatic conclusion than that of this historic match. The "Daily Telegraph" says that it was one of the most remarkable games in the whole series of international struggles, and that according to the law of averages the Australians should win the rubber by the narrowest margin.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 9 January 1908, Page 5
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