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Trataremos de vengar el honor de Avellaneda
The loss by neighborhood rival Racing provides Independiente a chance to do what their neighbors could not: win against a team from La Plata. This is a form of masculinity where fans could emasculate rival fans from Racing by stating that they were…
La parcialidad del referee provocó el ingrato espectáculo
The article blames the referee and police for violence inside the stadium, often using quotes around the police ("guardianes del orden") as a form of sarcasm
Habla uno de la barra de "Cantinflas"
Predating many of the accounts by scholars, this 1945 article makes mention of "barras bravas y seguidoras fieles" led by charismatic ring leaders like "Cantinflas".
"Me inicié en los potreros, sin esconderme; partiendo siempre con la bendición del beso de mi madre"
Mothers, portreros, and the (myth) making of the Argentine fútbol player.
Vicente de la Mata es feliz en su hogar
Another example of how players enjoy profiles that surround them with famliy and friends, while also posing in uniform.
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (one of the last in the series)
Orsi played, along with Monti and another Argentine), on the Italian national team that won the 1934 World Cup, which was honored by Mussolini. Perhaps the presence of 3 Argentines in the squad furthered notions of Argentine superiority in soccer.
Dos promesas del atletismo local; cover
Two articles on female track and field athletes shows that the development of women's athletics predated the Peronist state and emerged within clubs and physical education programs at schools.
El periodismo constituye el cuarto poder en el estado y sus derechos son inviolables
More fan violence, this time affecting reporters.
Cooperar para creer
Inaugural issue of Revista Racing Club de Chivilcoy, a fan magazine largely created by the club itself (unlike its counterparts in other, much larger, institutions in major cities like Buenos Aires). This magazine particularly focuses on cultural and…
Organización del departamento de educación física del Racing Club
This outline is a good example of how physical education was seen as scientific and important to overall hygiene.
Teatro
Programs at clubs often reflected the interests of those elected as officials. In the case of Racing de Chivilcoy, theatre was a major focus of this club's non-sports activities.
Actividades de educación física que se fomentan en Racing Club
Of particular note is the recent inclusion of gymanstics and basketball, but a special focus on the popularity of soccer and the benefits it provides participants (physical vigor, morals, intelligence, and sense of community.)
Various
Racing Club de Chivilcoy offered many cultural and social activities for members beyond theatre, including dances and film exhibits.
Cover to Racing: the fan magazine
Players typically graced the covers of Racing, with high trust placed upon them to deliver victories. Here, José García Pérez is a true "crack," the "Pibe Sangre" who is emerging out of a rough patch to resume his starting role with the club team.
La responsabilidad de los dirigentes
Fan perspective on the responsibilities elected officials have for club members
Scopelli paseó triunfalmente por Europa la eficacia del fútbol criollo
Constructions of national identity and criollismo in the coverage of an Argentine playing in Italy