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Bomb Explodes in Consulate
Brief article in the Scottish press about a bomb that detonated at the Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires, possibly tied to an ongoing strike by taxi drivers. A fire also broke out. In all, nine people died and 40 more suffered injuries. The article's…
Government documents on the accord to end the referees' strike
AFA and the UTEDYC come to an agreement on the salary for referees. These documents ratify the accord and stipulate the new salaries for officials.
Los futbolistas levantaron el estado de huelga y esta tarde habrá dos partidos amistosos
During the July 8 meeting between Nicolini and FAA representatives, La Nación reports that a phone call took place between the AFA president and another member of Perón's cabinet. What the paper could now report was that the other cabinet member, Dr.…
No ofreció cambios el conflicto de los futbolistas profesionales
FAA representatives met with AFA chief, Oscar Nicolini, in order to air their grievances and try to reach a settlement. According to the reporters present in the room, players experessed their concerns over the hostility and unwillingness to…
Los jugadores de fútbol fijaron ayer su posición en el conflicto
The FAA releases a statement that blames AFA and club directors of the impasse and postponement of the 1948 season. In the letter, the players union points out that the first formal grieveances they issues to AFA took place in 1945. Their decision to…
A partir del día de ayer quedó suspendida con carácter transitorio la práctica del fútbol profesional
Sensing that AFA officials and club directors were acting slow to address their concerns, players go on strike at the midway point of the 1948 season. From their vatnage point, AFA officials felt that players were being obstinate, which is why they…
Hoy se iniciará el campeonato de fútbol de primera división con un buen programa de matches
La Nación reports that representatives of the FAA provided assurances to AFA president Oscar Nicolini that players would participate in weekend games after Nicolino gave assurances that AFA directors would address their concerns in meetings over the…
Hoy se tratará de dar solución al conflicto de los futbolistas
In an extraordnary meeting at AFA, club officials discuss the matter of a players strike withou the presence of AFA's president and vice-president, both of whom were ministers in the Peronist government and were held up in meetings related to events…
No se reunirán hoy dirigentes y futbolistas
The FAA (players labor union) decides not to attend a scheduled meeting with AFA, which is largely comprised of club association officials, in lieu of the latter's failure to formally recognize the existence and legitimacy of the former. The article…
Se pagaría el fútbol con lo que produzca; Los "viejos" crearían el problema más delicado
As the labor dispute drags on, the fan magazine looks at possible solutions (salaries, stadiums)
Lista oficial de los que jugarán
AFA offered players a chance to agree to new terms with their clubs, at which time the clubs could ask for the reinstatement of players into AFA. Here is a list of which players, by club, that accepted the new terms (such as Amadeo Carrizo and Angel…
Perón se preocupa por el fútbol: hablará con presidentes de clubs
As the strike drags on, one month away from the start of the regular season, Perón will weigh in by meeting with club officials. This is interesting because every sign points to the end of the strike agreed upon before this article is published. Is…
Various articles
Rumors swirl about Néstor Rossi becoming a part of Boca (he won't, leaving for Colombia) and Eduardo Ricagni leaving for Italy (which he does). AFA's President Oscar Nicolini is promoted to a cabinet level position in the Perón administration…
Evita podría mediar en la crisis, afrima en Brasil Iesso
Interviewed in Brazil, Iesso believes that the popularity of Eva could help solve the impasse between players and AFA.
Probarán 3 santiagueños, no habrá amnistía
In the wake of the players' strike, the informant "JI-JI" offers his take on the fate of players on strike, club transactions, and other soccer gossip involving Néstor Rossi and Eduardo Ricagni
Con una gran paliza le pagaron los hinchas su consequencia con el club
The players, who were owed some money by the club due to their success earlier in the year, protested by refusing to play. Instead, they sat in the stands and observed reserve players on the field. Fans, upset at the presence of the star players in…