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| Picture No | 10639195 |
| Date | 1932 |
| Description | Water Polo riot at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics |
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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.
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| Source | Photograph in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 27 August 1932 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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