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Elmira Little League improves facilities under new leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Elmira Little League improves facilities under new leadership

Summary

Elmira Little League is seeing improvements thanks to new President John Knapp and community support. Following poor field conditions that made fall ball unplayable, plans have been set in motion to enhance the league's infrastructure. A concession stand and press box will be rebuilt with the help of BOCES apprentice students. Additionally, from October 21 to 24, former players will work to repair the playing surface at Elmira Little League fields. A recent community event attracted new volunteers eager to assist in the league's revitalization efforts.

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By the Numbers

•John Knapp is the new president of Elmira Little League.
•Fall ball was canceled due to poor field conditions.
•Plans include rebuilding the concession stand and press box.
•Former players will assist in resurfacing the playing fields.
•A recent community event increased volunteer participation.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Elmira Little League continues to improve under new leadership

What they're saying

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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira Little League continues to improve. After fall ball in the league was deemed unplayable due to poor field conditions, new leadership has helped elevate the future. New Elmira Little League President, John Knapp, has pioneered the overall effort along with several volunteers to give local kids in the city the […]
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