1st Scripps National Spelling Bee

1st National Spelling Bee
DateJune 17, 1925
LocationNational Museum, Washington, D.C.
WinnerFrank Neuhauser
Age11
ResidenceKentucky
SponsorThe Courier-Journal
Sponsor locationLouisville, Kentucky
No. of contestants9
PronouncerGeorge S. Wills
Followed by2nd Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 1st National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on June 17, 1925, sponsored by the Louisville Courier-Journal. Scripps-Howard did not sponsor the Bee until 1941.

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