GET YOU THOUGHTS DOWN ON PAPER

Changes to rules being proposed by member clubs of the Lincolnshire County Cricket League need to be with general secretary Mike Savage by August 31.
They will then be circulated to clubs for consideration at the AGM in October.
It's usual for a few proposals to come in each year from clubs - and something the league officers suggest a few changes of their own.
Correspondence should be sent to mikesavage199@btinternet.com

ANYONE MATCH THIS?

Such a rarity...father and son both run out by the entire length of the pitch, in the same innings! The unlucky duo were Mark and Ollie Coulman, of Outcasts 2nds - both involved in calling mix-ups with their respective batting partners.

COOLING OFF PERIOD

Footballers used to dump their manager in the communal bath after some memorable achievement.
Well, a new twist to this theme was delivered yesterday by the semi-final winning second team lads from Alkborough CC, who poured a bucket of cold water over the top of the shower cubicle and onto skipper Andy 'Chippy' Clay.
At least he wasn't wearing his clothes at the time...or (thankfully) his version of the Borat Mankini!

WONDER-FUEL

Hull Coal Exporters' Cricket Club is celebrating it centenary this year, have been formed in 1909. The club merged with Hull Ionians in 1996 to form Hull Ionians Coal Exporters (HICE).
These lads play Brigg Town 2nds and East Halton in division three of the East Yorkshire Alliance - and I umpired one of their Sunday trips to Brigg last season.
Perhaps they are one of the most oddly-named teams to play within the Lincolnshire boundaries. Other examples of strange ones will be appreciated.
You can view more about HICE by visiting the East Yorkshire Cricket Alliance website.

RECORD SET

One team in the Lincs League set a record for the second successive week during yesterday's rain-ruined programme.
All will be revealed in my round-up in tomorrow's Scunthorpe Telegraph and Grimsby Telegraph, with the info also on its way this morning to the Lincolnshire Echo.
Make sure you get a copy!

LIKE A BILLIARD TABLE

For the benefit of those who have yet to get the opportunity to play at Hibaldstow in 2009, here's a shot of the "business end" for which Jon Taylor was rewarded with the groundsman of the season trophy for last term's efforts. It's like a billiard table. Umpire George Armstrong is seen putting on the bails, by the way.

FIRST TO BE CALLED OFF?

Rain caused the calling off of today's Lincs div three clash between leaders Haxey 2nds and second-placed Outcasts 2nds at Hirst Priory, near Crowle.
Disappointing for both veteran skippers - Gary Mann and Ian Fletcher - who were looking forward to this Isle of Axholme derby.
Gary reports bad weather heading in from the Doncaster direction.