Today in SA sports history: September 29

1990 — Brian Mitchell has a tough time against American Frankie Mitchell in Aosta, Italy, but comes on strong in the latter rounds to grind out a points win to record the 11th successful defence of his WBA junior-lightweight title. On the same bill Welcome Ncita made the second defence of his IBF junior-featherweight title, knocking out Geraldo Lopez of Panama in the eighth round.

1996 — Daryll Cullinan scores 124 and Jonty Rhodes 121 as the Proteas beat Pakistan by 62 runs in a four-nations ODI in Nairobi. SA made 321/8 in their 50 overs...