Career
Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in 1934. In one career game, he had a 0-0 record, with a 0.00 European Research Area, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.
He attended Illinois College.
He was also a World World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.
Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois. Died in Clayton, Missouri.
And was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis County, Missouri.