Blast from the past: SA on fours and sixes against Australia

Today in SA sports history: October 9

1977 — Jody Scheckter wins the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park in the absence of Austrian Niki Lauder, who had already claimed the drivers’ championship at the previous race.

1995 — SA flyweight champion Zolile Mbityi is stopped in the second round by WBO title-holder Alberto Jimenez of Mexico in Tijuana. The belt had previously belonged to Baby Jake Matlala...