9th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 9th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1933. Scripps Howard would not sponsor the Bee until 1941.

The winner was 12-year old Alma Roach of Ohio, sponsored by the Akron Beacon Journal, correctly spelling the word torsion. George Meltzer (age 14) of New Jersey placed second (missing propitiatory), followed by Virginia Wood in third (missing holocaust).[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "List of National Spelling Bee champions". Wikimedia Foundation. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  2. ↑ (30 May 1933). Paper's National Spelling Bee Won By Akron Girl, 12, Schenectady Gazette
Preceded by
8th Scripps National Spelling Bee		 9th Scripps National Spelling Bee
1933 		Succeeded by
10th Scripps National Spelling Bee