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INSERTING and REPLACING College Home Run Derby Crowns a New Champion: Jeff Campbell, University of North Dakota
[July 03, 2015]

INSERTING and REPLACING College Home Run Derby Crowns a New Champion: Jeff Campbell, University of North Dakota


Please insert the following name into the first sentence of the third paragraph: Jeff Campbell. This was omitted on the original release.

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The University of North Dakota's Jeff Campbell finishes his first round of the 2015 TD Ameritrade Ho ...

The University of North Dakota's Jeff Campbell finishes his first round of the 2015 TD Ameritrade Home Run Derby with a first round record 20 home runs. Photo courtesy of Green Room Studios. (Photo: Business Wire)

The corrected release reads:

COLLEGE HOME RUN DERBY CROWNS A NEW CHAMPION: JEFF CAMPBELL, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

Records Set at 6th Annual Event

The University of North Dakota's Jeff Campbell won the 2015 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby tonight at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha here in front of a crowd of 20,087 energized fans. The event aired nationally on ESPN (News - Alert).

Campbell bested Will Craig of Wake Forest University in the final round 10 to five. Led by Campbell and Kel Johnson (Georgia Tech) in the first round, the field set a new record for homers in a round of 79. The previous best was 48 set last year. Craig got to the final round by pummeling 16 in the second round.

"On behalf of TD Ameritrade employees nationwide, we are pleased to congratulate Jeff Campbell on his victory," said Katrina Booker, managing director, communications and public affairs for TD Ameritrade. "This was an exciting night for college baseball, family and Omaha, and we were thrilled to be a part of it."

The event also recognized the University of Rhode Island's Tim Caputo, recipient of the 2015 TD Ameritrade Fan's Choice Award. In its fourth year, this award recognizes college baseball players who excel beyond the diamond and whose leadership inspires others. The finalists demonstrate integrity in all aspects of life, stay active in their community and are dedicated in the classroom. The winner was determined by the fans through a four-week Facebook (News - Alert) competition.

For more information about the TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby, including behind the scenes content, "Like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.



The 2013 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby was produced and marketed by Intersport, in conjunction with TD Ameritrade.

Intersport and TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation are separate and unaffiliated and not responsible for each other's services and policies.


Source (News - Alert): TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

About TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

Millions of investors and independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) have turned to TD Ameritrade's (NYSE: AMTD) technology, people and education to help make investing and trading easier to understand and do. Online or over the phone. In a branch or with an independent RIA. First-timer or sophisticated trader. Our clients want to take control, and we help them decide how - bringing Wall Street to Main Street for more than 40 years. An official sponsor of the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, as well as an official sponsor of the National Football League for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons, TD Ameritrade has time and again been recognized as a leader in investment services. Please visit TD Ameritrade's newsroom or www.amtd.com for more information.

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About Intersport

Since 1985, Intersport has been an award-winning innovator and leader in the creation of sports and entertainment based marketing platforms. Intersport owns and operates seven annual live television events: All-Star Football Challenge, College Home Run Derby, College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, Hockey City Classic, Women's Basketball Tip-Off Classic and the Under Armour All-America High School Football Game. To learn more about Intersport, log on to www.intersportnet.com, like us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/IntersportBuzz) or follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) (@IntersportBuzz).


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