With the All Star League on the Internet, some teams did get sponsors because of the visibility of the company name. Also, the All Stars were the only league to have its standings published weekly in the Huntsville Times. Yet, a regular league sponsor could not be found. Some were reluctant because they would then feel pressured to sponsor leagues in other houses. The local soft drink and beer distributors would often cite this as a reason to not put money in the league.
Some bowlers cite lane conditions.
I don't believe it. Today's league condition is rather easy in a majority of houses around the country. This is no exception in Huntsville. Granted, it should be, as in theory, these are some of the area's top bowlers. However, in my opinion, the level of talent has decreased in the league since such notables as Richard Smock, Dave Argenti, and Jeff Phillips have either moved from the area, or quit bowling.