George Schroth
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George Edward Schroth (December 31, 1899 – January 26, 1989) was an American
water polo
player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Sacramento, California
and died in Los Molinos, California
.
In 1924 he won the bronze medal with the American water polo team. He played all five matches and scored one goal.
Four years later he was a member of the American team which finished fifth in the 1928 Olympic water polo tournament
. He played both matches.
United States
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water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
.
He was born in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
and died in Los Molinos, California
Los Molinos, California
Los Molinos is a census-designated place in Tehama County, California, United States. The population was 2,037 at the 2010 census, up from 1,952 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Los Molinos is located at ....
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In 1924 he won the bronze medal with the American water polo team. He played all five matches and scored one goal.
Four years later he was a member of the American team which finished fifth in the 1928 Olympic water polo tournament
Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics
-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
. He played both matches.