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In the conflict over the control of the spice trade, one of the national defeats was the 'theft' of this map.
The first day of the event in Lisbon was covered in detail by DN, from the opening ceremony, where the anthems of Portugal and Spain were played, to the late arrival of a delegation of students from Madrid who, accompanied by 'some of their comrades from Lisbon', went to the headquarters of the 'Sporting Club de Portugal', where they were treated to a 'Port of Honour'. The first day of competition resulted in two records, both Spanish: the best time in the 100 metres and in the discus throw. In the first speed event, the 83-metre hurdles, Portugal beat Spain in the university duel. The basketball teams of Lisbon and Madrid were also featured. The DN report drew attention to the attire: the Spanish women in 'short shorts and sleeveless jerseys'; the Portuguese women 'in shorts and knee-length skirts...'. A phase of the women's basketball game. The Madrid players beat the Lisbon team 8-2. 1960. When the high speed of Formula 1 echoed through the streets of Porto.
