The 41st
Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee (formerly the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee and commonly called the National Spelling Bee) is an annual spelling bee held in the United States. The bee is run on a not-for-profit basis by The E. W. Scri ...
was held in
Washington, D.C. at the
Mayflower Hotel on June 5–6, 1968, sponsored by the
E.W. Scripps Company.
[Williams, Joseph J. (2 June 1968)]
Vivacious Speller Makes Beeline for Nationals
''Pittsburgh Press''
The winner was 14-year-old Robert L. Walters of
Russell, Kansas, correctly spelling "abalone." Second place went to Ann Johnson of
Richfield, Minnesota, who stumbled on the word "myosin". The contest started on June 5 with 75 spellers, including 50 girls and 25 boys. By the end of round 19, only two spellers were left. At one point, both final contestants failed to spell "potiche" correctly.
[(7 June 1968)]
A-b-a-l-o-n-e, He Says; Wins Spelling Bee
'' Chicago Tribune'' ( Associated Press) Third place went to Stephen Bacher of
Middle Village, Queens,
New York
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, who fell on "talmudical" in the 19th round.
[(7 June 1968)]
Kansas Lad Spelling King; Sharon Ranks 14th in U.S.
'' The Herald-Dispatch'', p. 1. A total of 571 words were used.
[Macino, Richard L. (2 June 1970)]
Champ Finds D.C. Capital Idea
'' Pittsburgh Press''
Some local activities planned for the contestants were cancelled or changed due to the
assassination of Robert F. Kennedy early on June 5.
References
Scripps National Spelling Bee competitions
1968 in Washington, D.C.
1968 in education
June 1968 events in the United States
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