ERROR RG P35 18.8.1995 CORRECTION A photo caption in Wednesday's sport section incorrectly stated that Southampton skipper Olin Jones was being warned about bad behviour during a recent cricket match.

In fact, Jones was being warned about his team's bad behaviour by umpire Wilbur Pitcher.

Bad behaviour must be stamped out of cricket, a local umpire said yesterday.

Controlling discipline in cricket continues to be a concern although the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association are pleased with the marked improvement in behaviour from previous years.

But BCUA officials said there's room for improvement.

The umpires reveal that isolated incidents of bad behaviour continue to plague the sport and they are anxious to see the Bermuda Cricket Board of Control's disciplinary committee move swiftly and decisively in responding to reports which are handed in by umpires.

"There are too many petty things happening in cricket, players continue to abuse the umpires who are only doing their jobs and that's not right,'' said BCUA secretary Randall Butler.

Last Sunday during the Knockout Cup semi-final at Devonshire between Southampton Rangers and St. George's, umpire Wilbur Pitcher had to stop play and warn both teams about their bad behaviour.

While most of the abuse was directed at Pitcher when he turned down a caught behind appeal while Graham Fox was batting, both teams were allegedly warned about their bad conduct.

"There was lot of name calling, bickering and abuse directed at the umpires and we had to tell both teams about it. We had to warn them that it was time for them to have it stopped or that we would have to take further action ourselves. Fortunately things improved and it wasn't necessary to report anybody for disciplinary action,'' said Pitcher.

Butler said that the board's disciplinary committee had made progress, but they were hopeful that even more improvement would take place in the future.

"We've come a long way, this season has been the first in many years that disciplinary hearings are taking place and players are being suspended.

Naturally it could be better, but overall the umpires asssociation are pleased that the board are concentrating on ways to improve the situation,'' said Butler.

The umpires were satisfied to see the Eastern Counties suspend Bailey's Bay captain Chris Smith for two years for an incident in the last county game, and the player could face further action from the board.

Smith's disciplinary meeting scheduled for Monday was postponed because of Hurricane Felix. Also facing disciplinary action from the same game is Cal Dill of Bailey's Bay.

The umpires though are concerned about a case involving Anthony Amory of Devonshire Rec. afer he and Anthony Edwards were reported for bringing the game into disrepute after being involved in an incident at Sea Breeze Oval on June 18.

Both players were suspended for three games, but Amory appealed and so far his case has not been heard while he continues to play. Edwards has served his ban.

"We have to be consistent, players must know that they have to account for their bad behaviour. There must not be any exceptions whatsoever,'' said Butler.

Meanwhile the BCUA will hold a meeting at the Department of Youth and Sports at 7.30 p.m. tonight.