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First issue of Clarín
Clarín emerged as a major newspaper in the wake of the Peronist government's takeover of La Prensa. This an excerpt of their sports section.
El deporte se llamó a silencio honrando a la jefe espiritual
While it was perhaps not surprising that all fútbol activities stopped when Eva Perón died in 1952, it is telling that AFA ordered the suspension of all activities on the first anniversary of her death–demonstrating either the level of intervention…
Hungría, Argentina y Uruguay serían lo mejor del mundo, dice V. Morgan
Vernon Morgan, a British Olympic representative who witnessed some of Argentina's international friendlies against European team, ranks it and Uruguay among the world's best teams. This is one of many examples where the press furthered the notion…
Various articles on the 1958 elections
The articles provide a nice summary of the two major candidates, the role of the military government in honoring its commitment to free elections, and a chart of how the electoral votes are distributed by provinces (Buenos Aires city and province…
Colombo comprobó que las obras en Argentinos Juniors existen
The debt fútbol clubs, and other civic associations, have incurred by 1958 are mounting and leaving the federal government in a bind. This article shows that one club, Argentinos Juniors, if fulfilling its proposed projects that warranted the request…
Image of Eva Perón
La Prensa reprints a painting honoring Eva as a saint, part of a government-sponsored competition.
Various articles on the 1955 coup
A look at one newspaper's coverage of the coup that brought General Eduardo Lonardi to the presidency.
Aloé prestó declaración otra vez y fue detenido Cereijo
The prosecution of Peronist officials is well under way with Carlos Aloé and Ramón Cereijo under investigation. The article never mentions "Perón" or "Peronism" by name. Among the noteworthy items is that thousands of people stood outside the…
¡El fútbol se viene abajo!
Citing corruption, ineptitude, and dwindling attendance, this commentary labels club officials like Boca Juniors' Armando as "pirates" linked to "mafia"-like elements because they raise enormous sums in dubious ways–such as lottery and raffle tickets…
En una jornada de gloria renació el pais a la libertad: El General Eduardo A. Lonardi prestó juramento en emocionante ceremonia
More coverage, perhaps more hostile to Peronism, of the coup of 1955.
Argentina renació a la libertad: Juró el Gral. Lonardi
More coverage of the coup of 1955.
Niños y jóvenes mostraron la hermosa realidad de la Nueva Argentina
CADCOA organizes an Olympic tournament for children of Argentina as part of Perón's outreach and propaganda.
Reiteró el Doctor Frondizi que llamará a colaborar a todos los argentinos
Frondizi's call for national unity and respect for all Argentines is a subtle nod to Peronists, and against those who continue to feel that Peronism should be proscribed.
Nuestros cracks destacaron otra vez su calidad en el fútbol italiano
A counter narrative to other articles that wondered why Argentine players struggled in Italy.
Independiente superó a San Lorenzo 9 a 1
The match ended 9 to 1, but devolved into a very harsh and physical game, leading to anti-sports mentality. As far as the ugly incidents at the end of the game: “mejor es olvidarlo”. Players tackled violently, several were expelled, and bottles and…
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Commentary the day following the Independiente-San Lorenzo match talked about a colossal embarrassment for a city, as evolved football-wise, like Buenos Aires. Matches like these put into serious question the ability of the country to host the World…