Claim: In 1935–36 Serie C, the third highest league in the Italian football league system, Girone C has 16 teams competing in its roster.
Evidence: The 1935–36 Serie C was the first edition of Serie C, the third highest league in the Italian football league system. Team 1 Spezia 2 Sanremese 3 Sestrese 4 Andrea Doria 5 Entella 6 Imperia 7 Pontedecimo 7 Asti 7 Derthona 10 Savona 11 Rivarolese 12 Pontedera 13 Relegated 13 Ventimigliese 15 Casale – Relegated/Retired