Clyde C. Newkirk (August 29, 1870 - May 15, 1938), who published under the pseudonym, Newton "Newt" Newkirk was an American humorist. He produced a comic strip and various humorous publications. Newkirk was hired by the Boston Post in 1901. His Bingville Bugle comic strip inspired Bing Crosby's nickname during Crosby's childhood. In the comic strip, Bingo was pear-shaped with protruding ears. References American humorists 1870 births 1938 deaths The Boston Post people