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June 17, 1961
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
World welterweight champion Emile Griffith received a rousing welcome in St. Croix, accompanied by his mother, co-manager Gil Clancy and wife, and some St. Thomians. The event at Frederiksted bandstand was delightful. A press release on his St. Thomas arrival was carried nationwide by UPI.
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Gets Warm Welcome
World welterweight champ. Emile Griffith was given a rousing welcome by the people of St. Croix today. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Griffith and co-manager Gil Clancy and his wife together with a few St. Thomians.
The program at the Frederiksted bandstand was delightful and warm. Emile made a very good impression on the people.
Carried Over UPI
The Dept. of Commerce press release on the rousing welcome given World's Welterweight Champion Emile Griffith when he arrived in St. Thomas this week was carried throughout the United States by clients of the United Press International.
World welterweight champ. Emile Griffith was given a rousing welcome by the people of St. Croix today. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Griffith and co-manager Gil Clancy and his wife together with a few St. Thomians.
The program at the Frederiksted bandstand was delightful and warm. Emile made a very good impression on the people.
Carried Over UPI
The Dept. of Commerce press release on the rousing welcome given World's Welterweight Champion Emile Griffith when he arrived in St. Thomas this week was carried throughout the United States by clients of the United Press International.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Emile Griffith
Welterweight Champion
St Croix Welcome
Frederiksted Bandstand
Upi Press Release
What entities or persons were involved?
Emile Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Gil Clancy
Where did it happen?
St. Croix, Frederiksted Bandstand, St. Thomas
Story Details
Key Persons
Emile Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Gil Clancy
Location
St. Croix, Frederiksted Bandstand, St. Thomas
Event Date
Today In St. Croix, This Week In St. Thomas
Story Details
Emile Griffith, world welterweight champion, received a warm welcome in St. Croix at the Frederiksted bandstand, accompanied by family and manager. A press release about his St. Thomas arrival was distributed nationwide via UPI.