| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1882 Dexter City, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1938 (aged 56) Lima, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ohio State (1903, DDS) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1918–1920 | Heidelberg |
| 1922–1923 | Ohio Northern |
| Men's basketball | |
| 1919–1921 | Heidelberg |
| 1922–1927 | Ohio Northern |
| Women's basketball | |
| 1922 | Ohio Northern |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1921–1929 | Ohio Northern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 28–15 (football) 64–66 (basketball) |
James Otto Newton (March 28, 1882 – August 10, 1938) was an American football and basketball coach.