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David Laudien, representing Howell Park, and Bill Britton, representing Trump National in Colts Neck, tied for seventh place at the 14th annual Metropolitan Golf Association Senior Open Championship. The two-day, 36-hole event was played on the par 70 course at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton, Conn.

Laudein and Britton each carded a 144 and were just two strokes behind the winning score of 142. John Ervasti from Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., made history by becoming the first amateur to win the MGA Senior Open. Laudien is also an amateur and finished second among the amateurs in the field.

Britton, who won the Senior Open in 2006, had rounds of 73-72, while Laudien had an opening round of 76 and followed it up with the second best round of the tournament, 69, to move to seventh place.

Manalapan Fusion U-12 Fall 60/90 travel baseball team is seeking players born between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 1998. Travel experience is required, pitching experience preferred. The Fusion are looking for dedicated players because playing for the team requires an 11-month commitment that includes spring, summer and fall leagues, extensive tournament play, plus intensive winter training. Contact Bonnie at DonBon149@aol.com or call 732-857-0373 for tryout information.

The Freehold Township and Howell police departments will partner with Fazoo Crew to participate in a professional wrestling extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at 3-2 Count athletic training facility, Fairfield Road, Howell. Proceeds will be donated to two local charities, the Child Advocacy Center in Freehold Township and the Fallen Officers Foundation.

Dionette Fernandez will debut for Fazoo Crew against Kodiak Bear. Fernandez, a recent graduate of the Matt Borne Pro Wrestling Academy, will represent his mentor in his inaugural match.

“The Escort” Erik Andretti will battle C.K. Kross, followed by Matt Taven in a match with “Epic” Mike Bennett.

Other matches for the evening include a women’s title match, and a tag team main event with Smith “Big Game” James and former ECW star Danny “Do It All” Doring battling Vik Dalishus and Tony Devito.

Howell and Freehold Township police officers will participate as lumberjacks surrounding the ring. Once a wrestler is thrown out of the ring, it is the job of the lumberjacks around the squared circle to throw him back into the ring.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is $20. All are welcome to attend the familyfriendly show. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 3-2 Count at 732-409- 1132 or contact Officer Bill Gallo at 732- 462-7500.