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Wembley: escenario del match del siglo
Image of Wembley stadium
Volvieron los cracks
Positive welcome for the national team
Victoria
In an almost religious manner, Aloé pays homage to the "miracle" of Perón's spiritual transformation of the nation. The victories of Argentine athletes at the Pan-Am Games were the proper way to show gratitude to this humble couple. A great example…
Various images from the 100th issue
A normal issue of Mundo Deportivo contained on average 82 pages. This issue, number 100, is 246 pages long solely focused on the successful hosting of the 1951 Pan-American Games. Of note is the fascist-style stage. It includes an image of Juan Peron…
Various articles on the 1951 Pan-American Games
Nearly the entire issue is devoted to the Pan-Am Games. Here is the cover, images of the opening ceremonies, and the unveiling of the national velodrome (names "Presidente Perón") for bicycle racing.
Various articles on the 1951 Pan-American Games
The various articles highlight the dominating performances by Argentine athletes in various events. The weekly section "El domingo futbolero" by El Bachiller, is overly nationalistic in tone. An image of Perón saluting Chilean athletes is also…
Various articles on the 1951 Pan-American Games
The tournament became a resounding success for the Peronist state and Argentina. The president takes time to greet basketball players.
Various articles on basketball championship
Worth noting is that the USA team was the Denver Chevrolets, not an actual national team.
Various articles
Campeón provides a more sensationalized, yellow press, account of Argentina's European tour
Various articles
These articles are written to educate readers ahead of the match, but they also demonstrate overt nationalism ("fútbol criollo"), warns readers about referees (hint, hint, they will be impartial), the strength of the English squad (veterans), and…
Un saldo singularmente halagador para el deporte argentino dejan los recientes juegos panamericanos
Perón and his wife Eva are front and center of this assessment of the 1951 Pan-Am Games, largely seen in Argentina as a resounding success for the country on the world stage.
Supieron perder; Rugilo en Wembley
The article does not make excuses and focuses on the honor of the players, although it notes that English keeper used gloves.
Significativo triunfo en Irlanda
Argentine demonstrated its true playing style and the quality it possesses.
Se reanudará hoy la negociación con Gran Bretaña; Reanudose la negociación con el Reino Unido
The Peronist state embraced an ultra-nationalist, anti-imperial stance when it came to British interests in Argentina. At stake was the future of beef trade and what it meant for bilateral relations.
Se mantiene la cotización de Moreno; la Católica logró su pase por los 150.000 que lo negoció a Boca en 1949
Moreno - a legendary player for River Plate - leaves Boca Juniors to play in Chile and commands a high transfer fee.
Se inauguraron anoche los juegos panamericanos; Delegaciones de 21 países intervienen en las pruebas
Coverage of the opening ceremonies highlights the presence of the President and First Lady and celebrates the brotherhood of American states.