Carooka debut marred by protests

 

Salam Alaykum

The public debut and addition of Carooka on the Linen 1906 mezzanine of the SCL was marred by pickets, protestors and a bussed-in mob of Purists from the hardcore Sighthill Beard.

Bruce Morton handed out anti-carooka leaflets and was at the door of the venue exclaiming to people entering, "If you go up the stairs, you're a scab." 

James Young (who was pivotal in bringing Carooka to The Mezz  - for a whopping £165 fee) stood firm. "We're delighted to get this one over the line. Rooka is young and ambitious and brings us something different."

Rooka told reporters. "Obviously, the SCL is a massive league. My grandfather fought in Shawlands during the war so for me to be here now is a dream come true."

Rooka is unveiled

Bruce was eventually calmed down via negotiators and invited to have a Carooka. To see that the actual Carrom was under no threat. He sat, settled, ate haddock and chips and went on to burst James' hole in that game. Pronouncing himself content, the Elder went back down the Mezz stairs and persuaded the mob outside to stand easy.