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The Time Gloria Lockerman Misspelled Meerschaum

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Gil Sandler
Published June 13, 2014 at 7:30 AM EDT
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The story of the young girl from the Baltimore City public schools who came very close to being America's champion speller in 1955.

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Gil Sandler
Gil Sandler was born and raised in Baltimore -- a circumstance he considers fortunate and one he does not want you to forget. He attended public school (P.S. #59, Garrison Junior High, Baltimore City College, Class of 1941) and then served in the United States Navy.
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