The Backyard Batting Cage

By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.

Little League International mourns the passing of former New York District 7 Administrator George Cheresnowsky. He was 92.

Mr. Cheresnowsky of Sayre, N.Y., began his volunteer service to Little League in 1953. He was elected as President of Owego (N.Y.) Little League (OLL) in 1962, and held that position until 1966. More than a decade later, he was again elected OLL President serving three years (1977-79), before his election as District Administrator.

Elected as New York District 7 Administrator (DA) in 1980, Mr. Cheresnowsky served as DA for 20 years (1980-to-2000); and then volunteered as an Assistant District 7 Administrator.

Mr. Cheresnowsky, a decorated World War II veteran; was known as

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