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In 1889 Henry Haskell, a Sunday School teacher, was concerned about the growing number of boys who were hanging around pool rooms. He decided to use his clever and inventive mind to create games for the boys would be wholesome and enjoyable. Carrom has been providing family entertainment for all ages ever Isabel marant wedge sneakers since. Some games tested your skills or used strategy,cheap nike soccer cleats for men, other games were just for fun. The Carrom Isabel marant wedge sneakers Company went through various name changes through the years (it was originally the Ludington Novelty Company until 1901), but today is known as the Carrom Company, just as it was known from 1914-1939. The original Carrom game tables were table top games. They were usually made of wood, about 30?square which often had rounded corners and some with pockets in each corner for various games. Different game patterns were featured on each side. 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