Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Bus Newton starred in both football and baseball for the Bears before his graduation in 1934.  He earned All-North State Conference honors in 1931 and '32 in football, playing as an offensive back and safety on defense, and was a true "triple threat" - a runner, passer and kicker.  He was selected as a member of the first all-time Lenoir-Rhyne all-star team, which was chosen in 1949.  Newton played primarily in the outfield during his baseball career and was captain of the 1934 squad that posted a 12-6 mark and had a team batting average of .306.  He was an all-conference performer in that sport as well.  After graduating from L-R, Newton embarked upon a career in education.  He served as a teacher, coach and principal, with 30 of his 35 years being spent in Macon County in North Carolina, primarily at Highlands High School.  He also found time to play, manage and coach summer baseball for some 20 years.  Newton retired from teaching in 1969.