Long-established Auckland club Carlton were setting the pace after the first day of the national men's interclub finals in Palmerston North yesterday.
The men in gold had a one-point lead over previous winners Aramoho, from Wanganui.
Carlton's sole hiccup after the opening three rounds in sweltering conditions was a first-round loss in the fours to Tauranga South.
The Carlton four also had an 18-all draw with Gisborne's Te Karaka. Unbeaten for Carlton were singles player Petar Sain and the pair of Nick Krajancic and Ivan Marsic.
Men's points: Carlton 15 +53, Aramoho 14 +36, Te Karaka 8 +5, Tauranga South 8 +4, Fairfield 7 -15, United 2 -83.
Women's points: United 12 +31, Riverside 12 +35, Whangarei 10 -8, Lepperton 8 +16, Pukekohe Cosmopolitan 8 -9, Green Island 4 -65.
- NZPA
Bowls: Carlton open one-point lead in nationals
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