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"Premio Perón"
Another example of Peronist usurpation of secondary sports
Ad for Peronist state
The ad states that it has been 3 years of social action to protect the nation's senior citizens
Ad for Peronist state
The ad states that it has been 3 years of social action to protect the nation's children
Alegría de los niños: el campeonato infantil Evita
The second Evita tournament kicks off, with the participation of "estos pequeños cracks"
Trabajo y deporte
Citing Perón's commitment to social justice, the article lauds sports and labor as the foundation of society and the government's emphasis means that it will focus its energies on making both available to all citizens. The article mentions the…
Ajedrez en el ateneo deportivo "Evita"
123 particpants took place in the tournament, with winners advancing to international tournament.
El segundo plan quinquenal reserva al deporte un sitio de amplias realizaciones
Mostly a promotional piece, nonetheless it is helpful for understanding how the state wanted readers to understand the centrality of sports to the five year plan.
Buenos Aires es campeón argentino de atletismo del torneo "Evita"
Any tournament that is under a foundation named for Juan or Eva Perón is named after the President or the First Lady
Presencia de la infancia feliz en los Campeonatos Evita
Another year of the Eva Perón tournament kicks off
Prestigio el General Perón las finales infantiles
The President's presence offers "prestige" to the youth tournaments
La mujer deportista ha dado un paso importante
Irigoyen is also the President of the Ateneo Deportivo Femenino. Good biographical piece. (coverage of the bocce ball tournament hosted by the Ateneo Evita is seen on page 30 Jan 15, 1953)
Campeonatos Evita
The language in this piece is worth noting, referncing Perón as the "Conductor" and how the state provides for children's education, helath, and well being.
Images of the Perons and race car drivers
A few images showing the close association between Perón and rac car driving at the 17 de Octubre Hippodrome
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 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…
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…