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1 story matching grope
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:gropcer, groe, grog, grom, grow, rope
- The Unladylike Triumph of a Determined Angler
A fishing trip turns into a chaotic, close-quarters wrestling match when a persistent angler finally secures her catch in an unconventional way.