TWENTY YEARS AGO — Byron Scott scores 24 points and James Worthy makes two rebound baskets during an 11-2 run in the fourth quarter as the L.A. Lakers defeat the Detroit Pistons 108-96 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

TEN YEARS AGO — Former Natchez High standout Clarence Parker, who led the Bulldogs in receiving two straight years, will play in the Mississippi-Alabama Football Classic at Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

FIVE YEARS AGO — ACCS junior-to-be Brian Smith hits a three-run, walk-off home run off Cathedral ace Te Riley as the Rebels defeat the Green Wave 7-5 in summer league action at the ACCS baseball field.