TALLEST MAN IN WORLD
NEARLY EIGHT FEET HIGH Tho tallest man in the world is growingup in Turkey. His name is Mohmed Ozkan, and. although he is only 17, he is already 7ft lOiu in height. Last year he grew Sin, and is still growing. The width of his body is in proportion to his height. He weighs 3001 b, his feet measure 20in, and lie has a reach of 4 ft. Mehraed bad intended competing for the world heavy-weight boxing championship, but he now favours the more peaceful career of being exhibited for money at circuses and at variety show’s.
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Evening Star, Issue 23372, 15 September 1939, Page 8
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101TALLEST MAN IN WORLD Evening Star, Issue 23372, 15 September 1939, Page 8
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