Blast from the past: Scheckter stays ahead of the chasing F1 pack

Today in SA sports history: July 1

1979 — Jody Scheckter finishes seventh in the French Grand Prix in Dijon, but it’s enough to keep his lead in the drivers’ championship.

2007 — India clinch the three-match ODI series against SA 2-1 when they edge the weather-hit final by six wickets with four balls remaining in Belfast. Justin Kemp top-scored with 61 in SA’s 148/7 off 31 overs. Yuvraj Singh struck an unbeaten 61 to steer India home...