About James O. Newton
Lived 1882 – 1938 (aged 56). James O. Newton was an American athlete.
James Otto Newton (March 28, 1882 – August 10, 1938) was an American football and basketball coach.
Early years Newton earned his DDS degree from Ohio State University in 1903.
Heidelberg Newton served as the head football coach at Heidelberg University from 1918 to 1920 and, also, as the school's head men's basketball coach from 1919 to 1921.
Ohio Northern Newton moved to Ada, Ohio to become the head football coach (1922–1923), men's basketball coach (1922–1927), and women's basketball coach (1922).
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Who was James O. Newton?
American football and basketball coach (1882-1938)
When was James O. Newton born?
James O. Newton was born on 28 March 1882 in Dexter City.
When did James O. Newton die?
James O. Newton died on 10 August 1938 in Lima.
What was James O. Newton's occupation?
James O. Newton was an athlete.
What nationality was James O. Newton?
James O. Newton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James O. Newton. https://biography.guide/james-o-newton/
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