I wasn't suggesting the Manteca businesses put up money for a league in a different location. My question was why try to do a scratch league in Manteca? At first thought it's an isolated and undesireable location, but as Milo indicated, it draws well from Bay Area bowlers willing to drive.
It's impressive they've got $6,000 added. If it wasn't a 5 hour drive for me, I'd sign up.