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Water Polo riot at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics
A page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, reporting on a riot at the water polo during the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In a match between Brazil and Germany, the Hungarian referee, Mr Bela Komjadi ordered four Brazilian players out of the pool. They did so but then charged at the unfortunate official who had to be rescued by 35 policemen. For their rashness, Brazil were disqualified from the competition. Date: 1932
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1932 Angeles Bela Brazil Dramatic Fight Match News Olympic Olympics Policemen Polo Referee Riot Sporting Games Sportsmanship
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of unique and captivating greeting cards, featuring an iconic image from the annals of sports history. This striking design showcases a water polo riot at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, as reported in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. The vintage illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to the thrilling and chaotic scene that unfolded during this legendary event. Perfect for the sports enthusiast or history buff in your life, these one-of-a-kind greeting cards are sure to make a splash at your next special occasion. Add a touch of history and excitement to your correspondence with this intriguing and exclusive design from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image from the pages of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News captures the chaos and controversy that unfolded during the water polo match between Brazil and Germany at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In the heated moment shown, Hungarian referee, Mr. Bela Komjadi, had ordered four Brazilian players out of the pool for unsportsmanlike conduct. Unwilling to accept the decision, the players charged towards the unfortunate official, forcing him to seek refuge among the 35 policemen on hand. The incident resulted in the disqualification of the Brazilian team from the competition, leaving a dark mark on the history of the Olympic Games. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the passion and intensity that can sometimes overshadow the spirit of sportsmanship in the world of competitive athletics.
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