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Announcement of film premiere
The latest film parternship by directors Leopoldo Torres Nilsson and Leopoldo Torres Rios, and actor Armando Bo, "El hijo del crack," premiered at Normandie cinema in 1953. The movie is a spiritual companion to "Pelota de trapo" and continues to look at the class dynamics at play between the elite and working-class sectors of society (here represented by the struggling professional player and protagonist: "Balazo").
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La Nación
15-Dec-1953
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International Match Stopped by Cloudburst: "Ducks and Drakes" at River Plate
Recap of the second game between England and Argentina in Buenos Aires
The second match between England and Argentina was eventually called off due to the pouring rain in Buenos Aires that left the field in unplayable conditions.
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Buenos Aires Herald
18-May-1953
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Well-deserved victory for the Argentine XI: Britain Beaten 3-1 by a Better Team
Recap of the game between England and Argentina
Included in this game summary is an article about Perón and the impression he left for ther British press. Also, the article in the BAH was written by an English referee, John Meade, who works in Argentina Oddly enough, the title of the article refers to "Britain" and not "England" (no British national team exists within FIFA; rather each nation - England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland - establishes their own team. However, G.B. does field one national team for the Olympic Games).
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15-May-1953
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Fútbol Internacional/International Football
Bilingual coverage of England-Argentina
A bilingual editorial about the diplomatic potential of a football game
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Buenos Aires Herald
14-May-1953
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120,000 Spectators at Today's Match
Coverage of the match between England and Argentina at River Plate Stadium.
Record crowd of over 120,000 expected to see England in Argentina play at River Plate Stadium. Brief comments from both head coaches (Stabile and Winterbottom). About 3.3 million pesos earning for the Argentine Football Association.
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14-May-1953
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Soccer Tourists at E. & S. Club
More coverage of the arrival of the English national team to Buenos Aires
BAH published the itinerary for the English national team, which includes a visit to institutions established by the Anglo-Argentine community, a round of golf for players at the Hindu Club, lunch between AFA and FA officials, a tour of the city, and attending a match between Argentinos Juniors and Argentino de Quilmes. [Note the use of the term "soccer"]
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Buenos Aires Herald
10-May-1953
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English Football Tourists Arrive
Coverage of the arrival of England's national team in Argentina
Article notes that the English national team delegation endured a 38-hour trip from London to Buenos Aires. Upon their arrival at Ezeiza Airport, they were met by AFA president Valentín Suárez, members of the press, and a large gathering of locals. [The team and English FA officials stayed at the Hindu Club in the northern suburb of Don Torcuato]
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Buenos Aires Herald
9-May-1953
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Frustró ayer el mal tiempo la realización del partido de fútbol de argentinos e ingleses
Recap of rained-out game between England and Argentina
A capacity crowd endured the pouring rain to witness the second match between Argentina and England (total revenue for this game stood at 3.2 million pesos). The referee eventually suspended the match as playing conditions worsened, leading Sir Stanley Rous to exclaim, "Now I know why they call it River Plate!"
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La Nación
18-May-1953
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Perón felicitó a los futbolistas
State uses of sport
President Juan Perón congratulates members of the national team for their victory over England at River Plate stadium. Worth noting that Perón's message was conveyed by the football players' union (Futbolistas Argentinos Agremiados), which the president viewed as a way to solidfy the ties between workers, fútbol, and the state.
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La Nación
16-May-1953
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Argentina batió a Inglaterra en fútbol por 3 a 1
Coverage of the first of two matches between Argentina and England in Buenos Aires
Effusive praise for the Argentine national team and its convincing win over England at River Plate stadium.
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15-May-1953
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Argentinos e ingleses jugarán hoy en el estadio de River Plate
A historical backdrop to the anticipated match between Argentina and England
The article previews the highly-publicized match between Argentina and England, with a useful primer for readers that details the footballing history between both nations - especially the performance of English club teams in their visits to Argentina during the early 20th century.
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14-May-1953
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Llegaron anoche los futbolistas ingleses
Coverage of the arrival of England's national team in Argentina
The article discusses the ticket prices for both matches (with sale figures included), as well as details of the English team's arrival and lodging.
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La Nación
9-May-1953
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Argentina hosts England for two friendly matches against England-rare under Peron
English players wringing out soaked clothes after the second match against Argentina is cancelled in the first half due to torrential rain.
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Visita 'The Football Association' Mayo 1953
AFA
05-1953
Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
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Argentina hosts England for two friendly matches against England-rare under Peron
Argentine player takes a shot against England
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Visita 'The Football Association' Mayo 1953
AFA
05-1953
Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Reproduced with permission from Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
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Argentina hosts England for two friendly matches against England-rare under Peron
Amadeo Carrizo makes a save
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Visita 'The Football Association' Mayo 1953
AFA
05-1953
Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
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Argentina hosts England for two friendly matches against England-rare under Peron
Argentine players scores against England
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Visita 'The Football Association' Mayo 1953
AFA
05-1953
Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
Reproduced with permission from Biblioteca de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino
photo album
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