24th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 24th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, District of Columbia in May 1951, by the E.W. Scripps Company.
The winner was 13-year-old Irving Belz of Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by the Memphis Press-Scimitar, correctly spelling the word insouciant. Michael Aratingi, also 13, of Brooklyn, New York placed second, misspelling cuisine. Mary Anne Bechkowiak (13) of Akron, Ohio placed third, misspelling grosgrain. The top prizes where $500, $300, and $100.[1][2]
References
- ↑ (26 May 1951). Memphis Boy Wins 24th National Spelling Bee, Daytona Beach Morning Journal (Associated Press)
- ↑ (26 May 1951). Spelling Bee King Leaves For New York, The Times-News (Hendersonville, North Carolina)
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