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2˚ Plan Quinquenal
The second quinquenal was more focused than the first plan from the late 1940s. In terms of sports, it sought to use increased participation-particularly among children-as a way to promote social justice and enhance the health of citizens. Included…
26: Donación (Orden del día número 296)
An important document--details and transcript of the legislation brought forth by Reinaldo Elena (and others) to cede public lands to Boca Juniors for the club's plan to construct the Ciudad Deportiva.
31: Proyecto de declaración
The Congress approved a formal amnesty for athletes previously suspended for political associations to Peronism. The legislature asks for club associations and sports institutions to honor the government amnesty for athletes.
36: Donación de un terreno al Club Atlético Boca Juniors
Senators José Castiglione, among others, introduces into the Senate the legislation brought forth in the lower chamber to cede public lands to Boca Juniors for their "Ciudad Deportiva" project. The measure passes and goes onto the executive branch…
78: Proyecto de ley (Ley del deporte)
The "Ley del Deporte" will eventually become law in 1965/1966, here is the formal introduction.
9: Proyecto de ley
This influential piece of legislation, introduced by José Eduardo De Cara, sought to regulate all aspects of sports, and provide some common parameters that could prevent clubs from abusing accords between them.
Anexo N°. 14-19
By comparing club expenditures in soccer to other sports and cultural activities, one can see how much priority Boca Juniors gave to certain sports and social events.
Anexo Nos. 11-16
Helpful to examine this data to the previous year
Campeonato deportivo de la República
Outlines the formation of tournament to crown national champions in various sports.
Cover Image
The weekly magazine El Domingo began publication in 1916. These images cover the period from May 13, 1917 to November 17, 1917. Within its pages are some of the ealriest sports writing in Argentina (outisde of newspapers).
Cuando el deportista es inspiración de artistas
Berni's painting of Club Atletico Nueva Chicago and a poem by Eduardo Ballari anchor a well-written piece on the mutual influence between sports and arts.
Deportistas e institucones apoyados por el plan quinquenal
Mostly a promotional piece on the 2nd quinquenal (corresponds with article on 2/15/1953).
Efectuó el intendente una visita a los concursos de juegos infantiles
Bernardo Gago, a high ranking Peronist official, visited various sites across Buenos Aires to observe the youth sporting tournaments.
El deporte y la conducta; Vergüenza nacional: Todo lo perdimos incluso el honor
This first commentary was published outside of the sports section of the paper. Here, the author describes the role that sports plays in developing positive aspects of the national character. The "bochonorso" episode between a "local" team…
El deporte y la sociabilidad
This is the rare club that began with soccer but abandoned it (after an undefeated season in 1936) for other sports, which helped sustain their popularity in the city. No further explanation is provided.
El general Perón dio la orden de partida en la regata oceánica
Launching a regatta, Perón continues to further his image as an avid sportsman