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¡Argentina, campeón mundial de básquetbol!
Much emphasis is placed on the "victoria rotunda" of Argentina over the USA
¡Buen viaje, doctor…!
As opposed to late 1946, when scant mention was made of Ramón Cereijo's membership to Rácing, every news about the Housing Minister is an opportunity in 1950 to wish him good luck. His role in securing the funds for the new stadium linked Rácing to…
¡El público se hacía cruces!
Perhaps scheduled to facilitate the signing of Boyé, Rácing plays in Italty against Genoa.
¡Mario Boyé!
Racing touts the signing for Mario Boyé from Italy's Genoa, but the transfer is not yet official. Fan magazines have a tendency to announce important signings before they become official (sometimes leading to a situation akin to a bride left at the…
"Racing ofrenda sus trofeos a quienes impulsan el deporte"
By dedicating their trophies to Juan Perón, Eva Perón, and Ramón Cereijo, Rácing honors their commitment to sports. This is a ceremonial gesture and shows how much Racing club officials benefited from close ties to the government.
1950: reaparición victoriosa del Uruguay
Interesting on two fronts: no reason is provided for why Argentina did not bother to show up in neighboring Brazil for the World Cup. It also reinforces the pride that Argentina shares with Uruguay's successes.
A River le ganó…"El equipo de potrero…
The use of the term "potrero" to characterize Rácing is odd. While River Plate is nicknamed "Los Millionarios," Rácing is also a major club with a long history. The article suggests that River fans, in a prior victory over Rácing, labeled them a…
Abrazo del pueblo y del básket
Argentina becomes "world champion" in basketball in the inaugural tournament
Actividad sindical en la Capital Federal
This provides a little more insight to the pre-Perón years.
Acuerdo entre Génova y Rácing por la transferencia de Mario Boyé
The signing of Mario Boyé brings star power to Rácing on the year it is set to open its new stadium.
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The ad notes that before Perón raw materials were exported overseas and produced into finished products like cooking oil. Now, Argentina keeps its own raw materials and exports the finished product due to investments in national industry.
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Legendary tango musician Aníbal Troilo headlines a music festival at Rácing's annual carnival (which also includes the band "The Cotton Pickers")
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This advertisement contrasts the social disorder before Perón, and the calm he has brought to Argentina. A pure propaganda piece in Racing.
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The image bears similarities to Marxist artwork from Russia and Mexico, with the Argentine agricultural family striking a pose of faith in the future. Unlike Marxist propaganda, where workers are idealized as loyal to the nation, Peronist propaganda…
Ads in February, 1950
This magazine was aimed at a wide audience, unlike El Gráfico
Ads in January, 1950
This magazine was aimed at a wide audience, unlike El Gráfico