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"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 3)
Orsi played in the 1928 Olympic team that came second to Uruguay in Amsterdam. This part of his autobiography emphasized his mother and the difficulty in becoming a professional fútbol player
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 2)
These player profiles often focused on the player's youth ("el pibe")
Independiente: una institución que es orgullo y ejemplo del deporte argentino
Chantecler, a well-regarded journalist, offers his own contribution to the inagural issue of "Los Diablos Rojos".
El exceso de la pasión daña a la pura finalidad del deporte
Although Troilo would become later associated with River Plate, here he contributes his thoughts as a soccer fan.
El gran cuadro de diablos rojos ganó con calidad y fibra de campeón: ¡entre "guapos" anda el juego!
The article highlights the "guapeza" of the players involved in the match, as well as a focus on the legs of key players (which hints at some form of masculinity that desires the athletic bodies of male athletes as a form of adulation and marvel.)
En su niñez inexperta, "Mumo" Orsi era hincha inocente de Racing
Player profile on legendary Independiente player Raimundo Orsi (with some mentions of another key player: Renato Cesarini). This article reinforces the trope of the crack player whose youthful energy must have drove his mother crazy but he eventually…
La unión hace fuerza
The first article in this publication makes the case for why such a magazine is needed in Buenos Aires
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Photo of the 1945 Argentine league champions: the River Plate team dubbed "La Máquina"
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Photo of the 1945 Argentine league champions: the River Plate team dubbed "La Máquina"
Cantidad de boletos vendidos
This chart lists the number of tickets sold in 1945--over 3 million
Cantidad de ligas y clubes afiliados en cada provincia o territorio
Because many scholars considered the 1940s as the golden age of Argentinean soccer, this chart illuminates the popularity of the sport across the country. 477 clubs in Buenos Aires, 146 soccer leagues across the country.
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…
Campeonato interescolar de fútbol
The Eva Perón tournaments were not the first for children. 418 teams participated in 69 matches in July of 1945. More than 6,000 children participated between ages 12 and 14.
Cálculo de recursos y presupuestos de gastos para 1946
Helpful in seeing how the AFA managed its financial records before Perón. The following year, expenses and income increased by aprox. 80,000 pesos from the 230,000s to the 310,000s
Letter to the Honorable Assembly
The letter cites the success of a youth tournament (previous to Peron's) and the construction projects of Huracán and San Lorenzo
Penas a clubes impuestas durante el año 1945; Penas impuestas durantes los últimos diez años
Record of penalties for players and clubs in 1945, and for the previous ten years-very useful.