Italy's present submarine force, estimated at 115, is expected to be enlarged to 170 by the end of 1941 when present construction plans are completed. Ten submarines capable of cireummavigating Africa without refuelling will be added to the Italian naval force this year. Additionally, twelve 1300-ton scouting ships expected to be the fastest in the world are included in Ttalian construction plans. The ships are expected to average 45 knots an hour.
Marine Reds Defeat Golds Additional details of Italy's naval construction plans are expected to at Basketball be revealed during forthcoming discussions of the country's naval bud-
Although the championship in the senior division of the Invitation Basketball League has already been captur-td by the Marine Officers, there are some more games to be played throughout the remainder of the week, Last night the Reds and Golds teams of the Fourth Regiment, U.S. Marines, were matched and the former came out victorious by 38-25.
It was purely a domestic encounter but the tussle lost none of its keenness as there was plenty of pride and prestige involved in the issue. The Reds, being definitely a better side, outplayed the Golds for most of th game and gained the leadership in both periods. Solomon, tall forward, and Goush, running guard. shouldered the brunt of their team's work, Each countered seven field baskets to pile up more than two-thirds of the total. The Golds put up a game fight and were never disheartened in their attempt to get as close as they could in scoring.
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