Bowls: Carlton open one-point lead in nationals

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