Sports obituaries

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Denis Menke, an infielder who played for 3 NL ballclubs over a 13-year career, died on 12/1 at age 80.

Menke played with the Braves (1962-67), the Astros (1968-71, 1974) and the Reds (1972-73). He was part of 2 All-Star Game teams, and played in one World Series (1972) where he was active in all 7 games and, while only collecting 2 hits, one of them was a solo HR.

Dave Miedema

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Ty Jordan, a RB for the University of Utah, died of an accidental gunshot wound at age 19.

Jordan was considered by most to be a rising star in NCAA Football, and had just played the last game of his freshman season a few days ago.

Dave Miedema