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An American scorer
The regular scorer was away, and the job was given to the nearest available spectator, who happened to be an American watching his first match. After the match, they approached him to find out the result.

'Gee, I'm sorry,' he apologized, 'I got so carried away I forgot to mark anything down. But it doesn't matter 'cos I know who won. That guy with the red hair is the fastest runner by far!'

Did I leave a cigarette?
It was match day at the local ground. The groundsman was in the car park when a car drew up and a man looked out. 'Excuse me,' he said. 'Did I accidentally leave a cigarette alight and burn your pavilion to the ground the last time I was here?'

The groundsman recognized him. 'Yes, you certainly did!' 'Oh good, we're at the right ground!'

Ex-pat Yorkshireman
A Yorkshireman had migrated to America, but still used to receive news from home by mail. One day, he got the following telegram:

'Regret father died this morning STOP early hours. Funeral Wednesday STOP Yorkshire two hundred and one for six STOP Boycott not out ninety six.'

Unusual catch
A famous slip fieldsman was noted for his quick reflexes. One day, as he walked down the street, he passed a building that was on fire.

With great presence of mind, he dashed forward and caught a small child as it jumped. Then, from force of habit, he threw it in the air....

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