Blast from the past: Lehlohonolo Ledwaba becomes third South African to win IBF junior-featherweight title

Today in SA sport history: May 29

28 May 2024 - 21:32

1949 — Eric Sturgess and Sheila Summers lift the mixed doubles crown at the French tennis championships in Paris, downing British duo Gerry Oakley and Jean Quertier 6-1 6-1 in the final. Sturgess and Eustace Fannin were beaten in the men’s doubles final by Americans Richard Gonzales and Frank Parker 3-6 8-6 5-7 3-6...

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