6-20-08 Looking back

By From staff reports | The Natchez Democrat

Published Friday, June 20, 2008

TWENTY YEARS AGO — Despite getting an NBA Finals-record 25 points in the third quarter by Isiah Thomas, Detroit lets a 3-point lead in the final minute slip away as Los Angeles rallies for a 103-102 win in Game 6.

TEN YEARS AGO — Winning pitcher Timmy Foster hits for the cycle in going 5-for-5, including an inside-the-park home run, as Natchez Exhaust defeats B&K 15-3 in Natchez Dixie Youth 9- and 10-year-olds action.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Winning pitcher Corey Walker and reliever Te Riley combine to pitch a two-hitter as Cathedral defeats Natchez High 10-1 en route to a sweep of a Summer League doubleheader.