 Butler claimed the College Division "Mayor's Trophy" between 1938 and 1941.In addition to the participation of legendary American Olympians Jesse Owens, Glenn Cunningham, Ralph Metcalfe, and IU's Don Lash, the Butler Relays saw ten world records set or tied during the meet's decade-long run.When Phillips became head track and field coach at Purdue University in 1938, Lawrence Holmes directed the relays for one year.