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Altas autoridades y numerosos parientes de las víctimas visitaron los distintos hospitales
Press coverage here is focused much more on the victims than officials, although it lists some response from River Plate about stadium security
En el lugar donde ocurrió el hecho; Una noche sin luces ni voces en la tipica barriada boquense
President Onganía visits clinics and neighborhoods are in mourning.
La gran tragedia provocó conmoción en la ciudad
President Onganía visits police stations and police-run clinics to visit those injured. This is interesting because it reaffirms the President's military background, but also demonstrates his lack of empathy with average citizens (no visits to…
Una avalancha en el estadio de River Plate al finalizar el encuentro causó 70 muertos
Extensive coverage of the stadium disaster at the Monumental Stadium
Identifican a asesinos del estadio
The use of television cameras to identify the culprits of Héctor Souto's death reveals how technology is playing an increasing role in the world of fútbol and the justice system.
Acto de barbarie en una cancha de fútbol
The first article, “¡Basta!”, suggests that what happened yesterday has no explanation. The author states that it’s unbelievable that a group that lives with us are maladjusted and capable of taking their ferocity to extreme levels...to crime even.…
Individualizóse a quienes mataron a Héctor Souto
Film existed of the attack. It showed who attacked him, and who participated even indirectly. The faces of the assassins were captured and they were later identified. Some suspects were merely arrested for interrogation, but it was unknown how many…
Mayor vigilancia habrá en los fields de fútbol
The interventor at AFA (Valentín Suárez) suggests that fútbol clubs and police will work together to ensure greater vigilance at stadiums.
Con todas las luces
San Lorenzo v. Independiente=violence and disorder at the stadium required police action. Stadium violence took place in Avellaneda over the lack of organization dealing with seat assignments in the match between San Lorenzo and Independiente.
Apuntes del tercer tiempo
Several clubs, including Independiente, pay respect to the victims of the stadium disaster in Peru.
Various articles on the 1951 Pan-American Games
Nearly the entire issue is devoted to the Pan-Am Games. Here is the cover, images of the opening ceremonies, and the unveiling of the national velodrome (names "Presidente Perón") for bicycle racing.
Jugando en su flamante estadio, Racing volvió al primer puesto
Perón inspected the site two days before the opening, but did not attend the match. Instead, Carlos Aloé and Ramón Cereijo, along with AFA officials, accompanied the President of Racing.
Deportistas e institucones apoyados por el plan quinquenal
Mostly a promotional piece on the 2nd quinquenal (corresponds with article on 2/15/1953).
El segundo plan quinquenal reserva al deporte un sitio de amplias realizaciones
Mostly a promotional piece, nonetheless it is helpful for understanding how the state wanted readers to understand the centrality of sports to the five year plan.
Y el gran estadio tuvo su corazón…81 minutos para gritar un gol
The home fans waited until the end of the game, in a poorly played match, but finally enjoyed a winning goal by Simes.
Various articles from a special issue of Racing
This special issue celebrates the history of the club, its old stadium, the new facility, and thanks key members of the Peronist government such as the President, First Lady, Ramón Cereijo, and Carlos Aloé.