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52-481: Alumni and San Isidro are the most winning teams of the competition, with 3 titles each. The Copa de Competencia Jockey Club was first awarded in 1907, being Alumni its first winner. Teams affiliated to the Argentine Football Association and Liga Rosarina de Football were allowed to enter this competition. Rosarian teams participated until the 1919 edition. From the 1921 edition, only teams from

104-541: A British team. Local newspaper La Nación wrote: "For our national football, the Alumni v South Africa match was a great triumph that will be remembered for a long time in everyone's memory, serving as example and stimulus for the future", while British-origin newspaper The Standard wrote "it was a glorious victory and what happened in La Sportiva is promising for Argentine football". Nevertheless, Alfredo Brown, who scored

156-712: A capacity of 600. In 1909 the Government of Argentina approved the statute (rules) of the club. Its main rivals are Belgrano district's other big club, Alumni . In 2016, Belgrano won its 11° URBA championship after 48 years without league titles. Belgrano defeated former champion Hindú at the final, played in San Isidro. Belgrano is founding member of the Argentine Hockey Association, established in 1908. The club has more than 400 registered female players that are part of 25 teams. Club teams play their home matches at

208-481: A championship playoff. The game (hosted in Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires stadium ) was won by Alumni 2–1, thus becoming the new Argentine football champion. Alfredo Brown and Lett were the scorers for Alumni. During the regular season, Alumni's highlights were some large victories to Quilmes (7–0), River Plate (3–0 and 5–1), Gimnasia y Esgrima (BA) (5–1), Racing Club (5–1, although Racing had defeated them 3–1 in

260-452: A considerable number of large victories over its rivals. Lomas Athletic, Reformer, Belgrano Athletic and San Isidro were some of the teams thrashed by Alumni several times. The list below includes the results by 4 or more goals of difference over its opponents. Belgrano Athletic Club 34°34′24.70″S 58°27′47.43″W  /  34.5735278°S 58.4631750°W  / -34.5735278; -58.4631750 Belgrano Athletic Club

312-458: A devastating 9–0), Belgrano Athletic (6–2), Lomas (8–1 and 4–0), Reformer (7–1) and Estudiantes de Buenos Aires 6–1. Alumni also defeated River Plate (which debuted in Primera División) 3–1 being the first time both teams played against. That was not the only title won by the squad so Alumni won its 3rd consecutive Copa Jockey Club, demolishing Rosarino team Newell's Old Boys by 5–1 in

364-406: A final match in order to proclaim a champion. Alumni and Lomas won their respective zones, playing the final game that was won by Alumni 4–0. During the regular season, Alumni achieved largest victories to Belgrano AC (3–0, 4–0) and Quilmes (4–0). Alumni not only won its 6th. Primera División title, but its second consecutive Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires to Estudiantes (BA) by 3–1,

416-399: A founding member of the "River Plate Rugby Championship", the origin of today's Argentine Rugby Union . The first title obtained in rugby union was in 1907, playing 16 matches with 13 victories, 1 drew and only 2 lost. The team scored 233 points and only received 29 at the end of the tournament. That same year the club built the stadium's grandstands (commonly made of woods by the time) with

468-537: A meeting which will be celebrated on 24 April in the A.F.A. building, located in Maipú street 131, at 9 p.m. The object is to discuss about the dissolution of the club and how the funds will be distributed according to our rules. There were two main reasons for Alumni's demise: the first cause was the shortage of players due to the fact that Alumni rarely admitted players outside the English High School. The second reason

520-431: A new football league with the same name (current Argentine Football Association), with himself appointed as president. The first championship organised by the new Association was the 1893 tournament, with five teams taking part: Lomas AC (which would be the champion), Flores , Quilmes Rowers , Buenos Aires al Rosario Railway and Buenos Aires English High School making its debut. The BAEHS decided not to take part in

572-446: A number of other tournaments including domestic cup Copa de Honor and international competitions Tie Cup (in 1900) and Copa de Honor Cousenier (1907). Belgrano Athletic played one of the earliest football rivalries against Belgrano neighbours Alumni , the most successful team of Argentine until its dissolution in 1911. Both teams were so strong that they won all of the thirteen league titles contested between 1899 and 1911 (that

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624-618: A short time later because the institution did not have funds to acquire sports facilities, which were considered by Hutton as an essential component of his teaching methods. Watson Hutton then created the Buenos Aires English High School (BAEHS) to put in practise his ideas about education, with a special predilection for football . The BAEHS opened on 1 February 1884. To start with the practise of football in Argentina, Waton Hutton brought William Watters from Scotland, to work as

676-569: A trainer. It was Watters who brought the first footballs from the United Kingdom . By 1890 football in Buenos Aires had yet to be regulated by any federation although there were many institutions where the game was practised, such as Buenos Aires English High School, St. Andrew's Scots School, Flores Collegiate, Flores English College, Old Caledonians Football Club, Saint John's Football Club, Scotch Club and Buenos Aires Football Club. In 1891

728-510: Is an Argentine amateur sports club from Belgrano, Buenos Aires . One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano was one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union in 1899. The senior team currently competes at Top 12 , the first division of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires league system. Belgrano Athletic was one of the most prominent teams during

780-462: The 1894 championship, which caused many of its players to move to other teams such as Lobos AC and Lanús Athletic Club. The BAEHS team returned to Primera División for the 1895 championship, won by Lomas. The team made a poor campaign, finishing in the last position. The BAESH would not take part in a Primera División tournament until 1900 . As they had done in 1894, the students of the school played for other teams during this period. In 1898

832-479: The 1912 tournament , the team did not play any match. Alumni forfeited its games against Estudiantes (BA) , Quilmes and Racing , respectively. After those forfeits, and based on the rules for the competition, the Association disaffiliated Alumni. Many of its players moved to Quilmes , other team with British origins, which finally would obtain the title that year. Alumni A.C. Dear member: You are invited to

884-705: The Argentine Football Association League , the first football association outside United Kingdom , was established with the purpose of organising a championship, giving birth to the Primera División , the oldest football competition in South America. The following teams were registered: St. Andrew's Scots School , Old Caledonians, Buenos Aires and Rosario Railway, Belgrano Football Club (a predecessor of current Belgrano Athletic Club ) and Buenos Aires Football Club. Nevertheless, this new tournament

936-556: The Buenos Aires English High School joined Alexander Watson Hutton (considered the "father" of Argentine football) to form a team in order to participate in the championship organized by the Argentine Association Football League (then Argentine Football Association , which had been created that year). The squad was active until 1911 and was disbanded in 1913 due to internal problems. During

988-570: The Buenos Aires Hockey Association . The club's facilities are divided between two locations: its main building (Sede Virrey del Pino) sited in Belgrano and another one located in Pilar (Anexo Pinazo). Apart from the sports mentioned above, several activities are practised at the club nowadays, such as bowls , contract bridge , cricket , squash , swimming , and tennis . The club

1040-561: The Tie Cup (demolishing Belgrano AC by 10–1), and the Copa de Honor Cousenier (against Uruguayan team Nacional ). To sum up, Alumni won all the tournaments contested that year. On 24 June, Alumni played the South African national team at Sociedad Sportiva Argentina stadium (where current Campo Argentino de Polo is located). The South Africa team had reaffiliated to The Football Association and

1092-432: The "Copa de Honor Gran Premio de Argentina" in 1909 (7) and 1911 (6). The English High School uniform was based on what students wore at school: a white T-shirt with horizontal red stripes. When the team changed its name in 1901 so the uniform was changed to vertical red stripes. The shorts were white in most of the cases, but Alumni also used a black model and other in navy blue. During its short existence, Alumni achieved

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1144-630: The Argentine Primera División, along with Quilmes in 1916 . Belgrano never returned to the first division, and the club later disaffiliated from the Argentine Association, focusing on the practise of other sports, mainly rugby union . Belgrano Athletic rugby union team is one of the most successful teams in the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires , having won a total of 10 provincial titles. In 1899, along with club Buenos Aires , Lomas , Flores and Rosario AC , Belgrano became

1196-754: The Brown brothers were repeatedly called together for a match, while five of the Brown cousins took part of Alumni squad for the Brazil tour from 2 June to 14 July 1907. With a team consisting of many Alumni players, the Argentina national football team won the Copa Lipton four consecutive times: 1906 (8 players from Alumni), 1907 (7), 1908 (5) and 1909 (7). The squad also obtained the Copa Newton in 1906 (with 7 players from Alumni), 1907 (4), 1908 (7) and 1909 (3). Argentina also won

1248-489: The English High School AC was awarded as "the most popular team" with 6.942 votes, followed by Quilmes (3.467 votes) and Belgrano Athletic (3.358). In 1901 the Association forbade football teams to use names of Schools so BAEHS had to register a new name to play at football tournaments. One of club's members and former student Carlos Rowers, came up with the name "Alumni" which was immediately approved, therefore

1300-536: The Minister of Justice and Public Instruction ruled that teaching of physical exercises would be obligatory for all the national schools programs. Furthermore, it was required that each school had to create a sports club formed by their current and former students. As a result, on 3 October 1898, "English High School Athletic Club" was founded. The school bought its first facility in the Coghlan district of Buenos Aires , near

1352-460: The Patronato de la Infancia were among them Despite having been dissolved, former Alumni players used to reunite to play friendly matches. In 1951 the English High School asked its former students for permission to re-establish the name "Alumni" for a rugby team, which would be immediately approved so the "Asociación Alumni" was founded and has remained to date. The most prominent Alumni's player

1404-481: The adding of goalkeeper José Buruca Laforia and forward Carlos Lett (who would be the topscorer of the tournament with 12 goals). Alumni won 10 of 12 matches having lost only one and scoring 43 goals. The squad also achieved some highlights such two thrashing victories against Lomas (7–1 and 11–1), and a devastating 14–0 to Reformer AC. Alumni also won the first edition of the domestic Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires that same year, defeating Quilmes 1–0 at

1456-555: The brown (specifying " chocolate " tone according to the statute of that time) and gold of the FC Central Argentino 's coaches. Belgrano's home venue (popularly known as "Virrey del Pino" because of its location on Virrey del Pino and Superí streets in Belgrano) host rugby and cricket match. After some time playing on Pampa and Melián streets, the club acquired that land in 1902 to two of its members, Charles Dickinson (who

1508-694: The cities of Buenos Aires and La Plata took part of the competition. After the final edition of the Tie Cup in 1919, the Copa de Competencia Jockey Club was played on four more occasions in 1921, 1925, 1931 and 1936. It was contested on a total of 17 occasions and the most successful teams were Alumni and San Isidro with three titles each. The trophy was donated by the Jockey Club , an exclusive social club created in 1882 by lawyer and senator Carlos Pellegrini (who later would become President of Argentina ) to gather

1560-508: The field, the team reached a record of 76 goals scored in 20 matches (3,8 goals per game). That year Alumni won another domestic cup, the Copa de Competencia Jockey Club defeating Belgrano AC at the final, and its 4th Tie Cup championship, defeating CURCC at Ferro Carril Oeste stadium . Although Alumni did not win a Primera División title in 1908 (where finished 2nd to Belgrano AC), the team got its third consecutive Copa Jockey Club title, easily defeating Argentino de Quilmes by 5–0 in

1612-546: The final match. The team also won by 4th. consecutive time the Tie Cup, beating CURCC 4–0. It would be the last international title won by Alumni, which totaled 7 championships before its dissolution. Alumni won again a Primera División tournament in 1910 . The team got 25 points in 16 matches played, with 42 goals scored (decreasing its goal average to 2,62). The team easily defeated River Plate (3–0 both times), with large wins over Argentino de Quilmes (6–1), Quilmes (5–0) and Gimnasia y Esgrima (BA) (6–0). The 1911 season

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1664-619: The final. In 1902 Alumni finished unbeaten again, winning 7 of 8 games, scoring 24 goals (an average of 3 per game). The 1903 team won 9 of 10 games, with only one defeat to Belgrano AC by 1–0. Alumni scored 40 goals in the tournament (an average of 4 per game), with large victories over Lomas (3–0, 4–2), Flores AC (6–0, 10–0), Quilmes (4–0, 3–0) and Barracas AC (4–0). The 1903 team also won its second Tie Cup , defeating Rosario Athletic by 3–2. In 1904 Alumni finished second to Belgrano Athletic , winning only 5 of 10 matches with 2 losses. The next year Alumni won another championship, with

1716-481: The final. In 1905 Alumni also won its first domestic cup , the Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires , where the team eliminated Estudiantes (BA) and Belgrano AC before defeating Quilmes 1–0 at the final, with a goal scored during extra time. For the 1906 season, the Argentine tournament changed its format, with all its teams divided into two separated groups. The teams finishing first of each group played

1768-531: The final. Internationally, Alumni also won another edition of Tie Cup , easily beating Montevideo Wanderers by 4–0 in Buenos Aires . Alumni continued its successful campaign winning the Primera División championship in 1909 , with 32 total points in 18 matches played with only 1 loss. Alumni scored 74 goals (achieving its highest average: 4,11 goals per game), with some large victories over San Isidro (with

1820-498: The first round), Estudiantes (BA) (6–0) and San Isidro (5–0). Alumni finished its last season in official tournaments winning its 10 th. league title and becoming the most successful team of Argentina by then with 22 official championships (10 league titles, 5 national cups and 7 international titles). Alumni is also placed 6 th. in the all-time ranking of most winning Primera División championships, along with Vélez Sársfield with 10 titles each. Despite being registered for

1872-544: The first years of football in Argentina , having won three domestic league titles, one national cup and two international cups. Belgrano's arch-rival during those years was Alumni , also from Belgrano neighborhood. Belgrano disaffiliated from the Argentine Association in late 1910s, focusing on rugby union and other sports. Football is no longer practised at the club. Belgrano's field hockey team currently takes part of Metropolitano championships organised by

1924-637: The goal. I only had to place my foot. I simulated to shot with the right one, but I let to pass the ball and kick it with the left foot, when the goalkeeper was completely undecided and confused. Alumni won another title the following season, the 1907 championship. The squad finished unbeaten, totaling 37 points with 17 wins. Alumni achieved a large number of thrashing victories over some rivals, such as San Martín AC (7–0), Reformer (7–0 and 4–0), Quilmes (7–2), Barracas AC and San Isidro (5–0 both), Lomas (4–0 and 5–0), Argentino de Quilmes (5–1 both times), and Belgrano AC (4–0). Due to that outstanding performance on

1976-545: The long series of titles (10 over 11 seasons played) won by the team during its short existence in Argentine football. At the end of the season, the Buenos Aires Herald newspaper decided to award a trophy (named "Herald Trophy") to the most popular team of Argentina. To establish this, the Herald made a survey among its readers, who had to send a voucher indicating their favorite team. The survey finished on 31 July 1900, and

2028-416: The most important and prominent men of Argentina's high society. The following list includes all the editions of the Copa de Competencia: Alumni Athletic Club Alumni Athletic Club , or simply Alumni , was an Argentine football team active during the first years of the sport in that country. Although officially founded in 1898, the team had been formed in 1893 when a group of students from

2080-453: The only goal of the match, admitted the superiority of the British team when he said: It were not the Alumni forwards who beat South Africa. It was Laforia –the goalkeeper– who did not allow a loss or a tie. He was unbeateable, extraordinary. South Africa played better than us. I did not more than take advantage of an excellent pass from Weiss, catching the ball at a distance of 6 or 7 meters from

2132-407: The team changed to "Alumni Athletic Club". Under its new name, Alumni would win 3 consecutive championships (1901, 1902 and 1903). The 1901 team won all its games, scoring 12 goals and only receiving 1 in 6 matches played. Alumni also won its first international competition, the Tie Cup where teams from Buenos Aires, Rosario and Montevideo took part. The squad defeated Rosario Athletic by 2–1 at

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2184-743: The train station, with the purpose of practicing physical activities as it was required In 1899 the Argentine Football Association created the second division, where the club registered a team. The championship was won by Banfield ; English High School A.C. was the runner up. In 1900 the club decided to compete at the Primera División tournaments again, so some of its players returned to the team. Walter Buchanan, Juan McKechnie and Guillermo and Heriberto Jordán came from Lobos A.C. while brothers Tomás , Carlos and Jorge Brown came from Lanús A.C. English High School won its first title in 1900 , totaling 11 points in 6 games played. It began

2236-595: The two artificial turf pitches in Sede Pinazo, while the Virrey del Pino Field is used only for training sesions. It is believed that the first Belgrano A.C. football squad wore black (or dark grey) and gold shirts, as they were depicted in early team photos. In 1907 the club adopted the Buenos Aires and Rosario Railway corporate colours (red, green and silver) as most of the club members were employees of that company. In 1919 Belgrano A.C. changed its colours again, adopting

2288-502: The years Alumni was active, the team won a total of 22 titles, including 15 domestic titles (10 Primera División championships and 5 national cups ). At international level, Alumni won 7 titles, becoming one of the most important clubs in the history of Argentine football. On 25 February 1882, Scottish Professor Alexander Watson Hutton arrived to Buenos Aires. Hutton, considered "the father" of Argentine football, had been hired as Director of Saint Andrew's Scots School but resigned

2340-489: Was Jorge Brown , who was the team's captain during two periods: first from 1903 to 1906, and then from 1910 until its dissolution. Five of Jorge's brothers were also players for Alumni: Alfredo , Eliseo , Carlos , Juan and Ernesto , and his cousin Juan Domingo as well. Another notable player was the goalkeeper José Buruca Laforia , who arrived at the club in 1905 and remained until 1907. Juan McKechnie (1891–94, 1900–04)

2392-408: Was another remarkable goalkeeper who gave sterling service to the team. Alumni was also famous due to its notable strikers , with many of them being the top scorers of the first division championships. Amongst them were Alfredo and Eliseo Brown, Carlos and Ernesto Lett and Arnoldo Watson Hutton. Many Alumni footballers were usually called up to play for the Argentina national team. Moreover, four of

2444-447: Was badly criticized and was boycotted by most of the clubs. The title was won by St. Andrew's, considered today as the first Primera División champion ever, being recognised even by the AFA although the Association organised its first championship in 1893. The AAFL was dissolved after the 1891 season. As a result, in 1892 no championship was held. On 21 February 1893 , Watson Hutton created

2496-480: Was formed exclusively by white players, with seven of them born in South Africa and 8 originated from England and Scotland. At least 12,000 spectators attended the match, with the president of Argentina, José Figueroa Alcorta among them. The game finished 1–0 with a goal scored by Alfredo Brown in the 51st minute. The victory was largely celebrated by the media for being the first time an Argentine squad defeated

2548-533: Was formed from the merger of Buenos Aires and Rosario Railway A.C. and St. Lawrence Club (a neighbour institution which had been formed shortime ago) on 17 August 1896. The recently created "Belgrano Athletic Club" took over the land (and field) rented by the BA&;RR on Virrey del Pino and Superí to set their headquarters. Belgrano AC participated in the Primera División from 1896 to 1916 . The squad won three league titles in 1899 , 1904 and 1908 , and also won

2600-483: Was that Alumni was losing a lot of money (due to the fact that the club often donated its incomes to benefit) and it seemed unlikely that the team could fulfil its matches for 1912 season. The club was dissolved on 24 April 1913. All the members were invited to the assembly, but only 7 attended. Once the team was disbanded, the assets ($ 12.322,29) were donated to eight public institutions, the Hospital Británico and

2652-429: Was the last time Alumni played officially. From then on, the team would be occasionally reunited for some friendly matches or exhibitions to keep the legend alive. With the 1911 title, Alumni won its second trichampionship after the first success of 1900–1902. That was the season where Alumni finished with the most losses (4) in 16 matches played. Alumni also shared the first position with Porteño so both teams had to play

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2704-467: Was the last year of Alumni football team competing in Argentine league, being officially dissolved in 1913). Belgrano AC would achieve a historic victory over River Plate , defeating the Millonario 10–1 in 1912 . That was the worst defeat of River Plate in club's history. Despite being one of the most notable football teams during the first years of that sport in Argentina, Belgrano was relegated from

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