Memories of old Scranton-Dunmore baseball stadium

Posted on August 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Ushers and parking attendants from the Scranton-Dunmore Stadium circa 1948-1951 are pictured in this photo by Baross, shared with the Dunmorean courtesy of Julie Snell Esty, whose father in the back row on the right in the regular jacket.

He was born in 1930 so he was about 18 in this photo. Julie does not know who the other men in the photo are. The stadium was located on Monroe Avenue.

Here is a link to information from a baseball research organization:
Scranton-Dunmore Stadium (Dunmore, PA) – Society for American Baseball Research (sabr.org)

Calendar of Events: August 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Sherwood Park Summer Festival

The Summer Festival at Sherwood Park will be held Thursday, August 15th through Saturday, August 17th, 5-10pm. There will be nightly entertainment, great food, drinks, raffles, games and bounce houses!

It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Sherwood Youth Association, and members ask that you please come out and support the park!

La Festa Italiana

La Festa Italiana, the annual celebration of food, culture and music, will be held Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2) on Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Scranton. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.lafestaitaliana.org for details and updates.

SCC Beatles Tribute

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute on October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Voted as ‘New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band’ by “The Boston Globe,” Beatles tribute band, Studio Two will return by popular demand with their iconic show in celebration of The Beatles coming to America.

The show will take place in Shopland Hall, located on the building’s fourth floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:30 p.m..

Tickets are $33.25 in advance, and will increase to $43.25 on the day of the show. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets are available at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.

Drag Me to Dinner

The Rossetti Foundation for Arts and Culture presents a night of sheer fabulousness, “Drag Me to Dinner,” where glamour meets a dash of naughtiness. The program takes place on Sunday, August 11, from 5-9 p.m. at The Rossetti Estate, 1005 Vine Street, Scranton. The evening includes live shows, libations, and hors d’oeuvres.

The event is organized by Frank Carey, and hosted by Chlamydia Berns, plus other dazzling divas Megan Thomas, Hussy Galore, Trixy Valentine, and BellaCentric DeFlair. The cost is $30 and reservations are required. Visit: https://givebutter.com/fNwfkS.

“Drag Me to Dinner” promotes the visibility of our LGBTQ+ community. This event aims at building an anti-hate, diverse and inclusive community through love.

Tommy Davidson comedy

Prolific comedian Tommy Davidson is bringing ‘A Night of Laughs’ to the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Performing with Davidson will be comedians Jacob Williams, Kevin Lepka, and the Picture Perfect band. Ticket prices are $54.50 and $64.50 plus fees.

Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org and ticketmaster.com. Tickets can be purchased in person or by phone through the F.M. Kirby Center box office during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or call 570-826-1100.

Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the stars of the hit television show In Living Color, his visibility has allowed him to become a household name known for his innovative talent.

Sam Grisman Project

The Sam Grisman Project will honor the musical legacies of David Grisman and Jerry Garcia when they play at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Chandelier Concert Series. Tickets are on sale to the public for $27.50 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.., or by calling 570-826-1100.

Learn more about the Sam Grisman Project at https://www.samgrismanproject.net/

Andrew Dice Clay

Comedy legend Andrew Dice Clay to perform live in concert at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $75.50, $59.50, $45.50 and $32.50 plus fees.

Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during our regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.. until 5p.m., or by calling 570-826-1100.

Lalli looks to hone baseball skills at King’s

Posted on August 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

By Steve Svetovich

Recent Holy Cross graduate Joe Lalli is coming off an outstanding baseball season and is looking to continue his career at King’s College next year.

Son of Joe and Kristine Lalli, the standout second baseman will study exercise science with a focus on strength and conditioning at King’s. He also plans on playing for the King’s baseball team.

Well-versed, Joe played baseball, football and three years of basketball at Holy Cross. He was a defensive tackle and tight end on the football team.

He finished his high school academic career with a 3.7 grade point average at Holy Cross. His best academic subject was history.

A scrapper on the baseball diamond, Joe led the Crusaders with a .339 batting average and was third on the club with a .423 on base percentage. He led the team in RBIs with 12, scored 10 runs and was second in hits with 20. He hit two doubles and a triple. He was third on the team with a .407 slugging percentage.

The standout second baseman talked about what it takes to excel at his position.

“You need to keep a positive mind set,” he said. “If you make a mistake, get the next one.”

He talked about his improvement as a hitter. “I put in a lot of extra work in the off season. It was non-stop work and hitting. I hit with my grandfather twice a week.”

His grandfather ,Joe Lalli, 79, is a Dunmore legend. He was a standout basketball and baseball player at Dunmore. His basketball jersey is retired at Dunmore High School.

The soon-to-be King’s freshman said he learned from his parents too. “They tell me to be responsible and work real hard for everything.”

Holy Cross veteran baseball coach Sandy Menichetti has also been an inspiration to Joe. “He taught me to never give up. We won the district championship in my sophomore year, sometimes beating teams that were supposed to be better than us. He told us we could stand up to any team no matter how good they were. He told us we could win and best anybody and we did,”

He talked about his future goals. “I want to focus on playing college baseball, graduate college ,and then get a job in strength and conditioning.”

Joe said he likes listening to music in his spare time and would love to see Guns and Roses in concert.

The tough-minded scholar-athlete leaves Holy Cross for King’s with great memories. “I loved Holy Cross,” he said. “It’s a small school and everyone is close. It was a great experience for me.”