Elmer Boeseke
Polo player
About Elmer Boeseke
Lived 1895 – 1963 (aged 68). Elmer Boeseke was an American polo player.
Elmer Julius Boeseke, Jr. (August 5, 1895 – October 17, 1963) was an American polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Santa Barbara, California. In 1924 he won the silver medal with the American team in the Olympic polo tournament.
He also won the Argentine Open Polo Championship in 1932 with Michael Phipps, Winston Guest, and William Post. It was the only time that an American team (or non-Argentina team) has ever won the Argentine Open Polo Championship.
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Who was Elmer Boeseke?
polo player (1895-1963)
When was Elmer Boeseke born?
Elmer Boeseke was born on 5 August 1895 in Santa Barbara.
When did Elmer Boeseke die?
Elmer Boeseke died on 17 October 1963 in Salt Lake City.
What was Elmer Boeseke's occupation?
Elmer Boeseke was a polo player.
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Elmer Boeseke was American.
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