In 1944 he finished in last place but maintained the category after defeating Ciclista Lima (1944 Segunda División champion) in the Promotion/Relegation playoff, popularly called "Rueda Trágica", since there was no direct relegation.

According to some journalistic sources, critics and fans considered Tabaco a "big" club in Peruvian football,[3] although quite far from the classic teams such as Universitario, Alianza Lima, Deportivo Municipal and Sport Boys.

Because the brewery factory was also located in Rímac District, it began to be rumored that Backus was planning to acquire Sporting Tabaco.

Ricardo Bentín Mujica, with the support of his wife, co-owners of Backus and Johnston brewery, was the man who is credited with achieving the company's goal.

A club from Rímac ward, known as Sporting Tabaco founded in 1926 and originally belonging to the tobacco growers' union, was already playing in the professional Peruvian First Division.