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¿Qué es el crack?
The article suggests that the crack is an idea that one senses, but he tries to provide a rational description
Anexo Nos. 12 y 14
Shows the salaries for club players
Anexo Nos. 19-23
Useful for understanding how clubs went into debt or continued to profit.
Memoria y Balance: Fútbol profesional
Of note is the mention of purchasing Paraguayan players to reinforce the squad, which fits into the age of futbol espectáculo
La comisión directiva a los señores asociados
As one of the first years of Boca Juniors under Alberto Armando, this letter provides some insight into the priorities of the club at the outset of an era focused on increasing spectacle amid dwindling attendance.
Tarjetas Plasticas
The new card system implemented by FIFA is officially approved for use for the Argentine leagues.
Conflictos con Futbolistas Argentinos Agremiados
First major labor dispute since 1949
Transferencias de jugadores al exterior
Although AFA provides clubs with the possibility of selling players to foreign leagues (with pre-approval from AFA), soccer's governing body limits the transfer of players. It defends such a move by citing the national interest of keeping the…
Tribunal de Penas: Clubs de Primera División-1971
Helpful data for tracing the degree of violence in fútbol
Conmutaciones de penas
An example of how the federal government, via its interventor, penalized players for improper conduct
Relaciones con los jugadores profesionales
The 1971-1972 players' strike was the first major work stoppage since the one that delayed the 1949 season. AFA strikes a conciliatory tone here.
Penas a clubes impuestas durante el año 1945; Penas impuestas durante los últimos diez años
The closing of stadiums, penalties, loss of income, and suspensions are listed for 1945 and for the preceeding 9 years. 1945 was the apex of stadium closings, 51 in total between the 1st and 2nd divisions. The second chart also lists penalties…
II Campeonato Interescolar de 1946; Jugadores
The primary school soccer tournament continues and players try to unionize (a recurring issue that leads to the players strike of 1948)
Penas impuestas a clubes durante el año 1946; Penas impuestas durante los últimos diez años
The closing of stadiums, penalties, loss of income, and suspensions are listed for 1946 and for the preceeding 9 years. 1945 was the apex of stadium closings, 51 in total between the 1st and 2nd divisions. The second chart also lists penalties…
Penas impuestas a clubes durante 1947
The closing of stadiums, penalties, loss of income, and suspensions are listed for 1947 .
Conflicto con los jugadores profesionales
Language demonstrates a negative attitude towards the players and the loss of revenue that the strike caused. There's also a brief blurb about the English referees contracted for 1949.