Career
He ran in the final of the 110 meter hurdles competition but fell and did not finish the race. He also participated in the high jump event but was not able to clear a height. After finishing his athletics career, Nicholson went onto become a track coach.
He coached at DePauw University, Sewanee:The University of the South and Rice Institute before finally coaching at Notre Dame.
lieutenant was a Notre Dame that he died suddenly on April 2, 1940.