PRINCETON BEATS COLUMBIA TO TAKE BASKETBALL TITLE

Philadelphia, Penn., March 17--Princeton defeated Columbia 38-35 in the play-off for the Eastern Intercollegiate League basketball title here tonight. Princeton led 19-16 at the half and was headed only once thereafter. The game was fast and rough throughout with frequent fouls. Seibert scored 14 points for Princeton and Fairman 13; McDowell was high scorer for Columbia with 13 points to his credit. This is Princeton's first League championship since 1925.