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Various articles report on the opening ceremonies and days to the 1951 Pan-American Games, with a focus squarely on the sporting aspect of the event.

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The article suggests (in a somewhat superior tone) that the presence of quality club fútbol teams in Mexico reawakened that nation's love for the game.

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Ad speaks to the greatness of the nation and the Peronist state's central role in fueling Argentina's economic growth.

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Referees threaten to go on strike and hope that Perón could intervene in their dispute with AFA.

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One of the standout performers of the 1951 Pan-American Games was Elsa Irigoyen, who later served a crucial role in the diffusion of female sports in the Peronist government.

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An accomplished swimmer, Schultz became one of the popular figures of the 1951 Pan-Am Games.

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The tournament became a resounding success for the Peronist state and Argentina. The president takes time to greet basketball players.

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Moreno - a legendary player for River Plate - leaves Boca Juniors to play in Chile and commands a high transfer fee.

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Two years removed from the player strike that led to the exodus of some of the nation's best talent, this article shows that the issue of player salaries, and the intransigence of some clubs to pay their players, continues to garner headlines in…

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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.

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Billiken was the unrivaled magazine for children. Under the Atlántida publishing firm, it posed a serious dilemma for the Peronist regime, which sought to influence and control what children learned. This led to the creation of Mundo Infantil.

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Boca Juniors poses before a 1950 league match

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Worth noting is that the USA team was the Denver Chevrolets, not an actual national team.

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More hype for what is essentially an exhibition match

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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…
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