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~/7/7. USD severs Bakersfield win streak Universi ty or San Diego's Torcros snapped a 10-game Bakersfield Sta1 e winning streak last night in the USD gym with a 70-69 victory. Two free throws by Pinky Smith with 36 seconds left to play was the difference. Earlier this seation, the Roadrunners had put an end to a seven-game Torcro win- ning streak. USD now has a 13-7 record compared to the Runners' 15- 6. Pinky Smith and Stan Washington led the Torero at- tack with 25 points apiece. Smith was 9-for-11 at the free throw line. USD (70) G F T Boktrslltl& <"J T Wshncm '1 3.5 75 ROSI 6 0-0 12 R. Smith 8 9-11 25 Porter J 0-0 'J K.Smlth 4 2-3 10 Hooper S 1-2 11 J.Smlth 1 0-l 2 Word 7 1·1 15 Thomp,on3 0-1 6 Rodrlguez5 5-6 15 Cosenza 1 0-0 '1 Boyett 1 J.J 3 Toney • 3-.c 11 Totols 2t 14-21 70 Totals 2' ,,.,, 6f 2'. Halftime Jcore - Bokenfleld 33, USO Fouled out 8 none. Total fouls - USO 16, Bakersfltld 23

Many ould benefit from a •·good shot of Ea tern philoso y that would instill in Americans the values of quiet con- templation. " Father William Cenkner, assistant professor of Asian religions at Washington's Catholic University of America, sees the growth of Eastern religions as a sign that "we have become more conscious of one world, one human community . . . "THE ENCOUNTER of religions is something we're going to be living in permanently." Father Cenkncr felt that it was "very improbable" that an Eastern religion would become a " faith to live by" in America because of cultural differences. " Eastern religions require a cer- tain kind of perseverance, endurance and discipline which is difficult for the average American," he said. "My own observation is that the span of perseverance in an Eastern religion is relative ly short in most cases - usually two to four years." I PHILADELPHIA, Father Charles Scherer of Temple Univer- sity, said that many young Chr istians appear to t urn to Eastern religions " because of the faulty way in which they were introduced to Christianity. "Christianity is the epitome of eligion. If Christianity is found faulty, it is not because there is any- thing wrong with Christianity, but because of poor transmission ... ·•If people could fully appreciate what has already been offered throu Christianity in the person of Christ, they could find wha't they are searchrng for through Eastern relig- ions" FATHER JOSEPH McKeon, study- mg for a doctorate in Eastern faiths at Fordham University, Ne York, says "my study has enriched Catholi- cism for me. It has increa ed my understanding of man's religious dimensions and deepened my respec for the beliefs of other ." felt that America

By Nicholas Biondo 1s a growing influence of

Eastern re gions in America which will make Christianity stronger, says Dr. Del in Schneider, professor of Asian religions at the University of San Diego. Asked to comment on a Religious News Service (R S) report on East- ern religions as a "threat or chal- lenge" to Christianity and Judaism, he said: "Our nation, which has been pre- dominantly Christ; 1n and Jewish, is becomi more awpr: hat Eastern rcligio.11 play a rol in America's religious life. "THIS WILL BE a long-term influ- ence simply because the West is now meeting the East in serious encounter. Christians cannot close their eyes to it but must be aware of the reality of the situation. "Christianity will not be diminished but will be made stronger because of this influence." Dr. Schneider, coordinator of the Ecumenical Center for World Relig- ions on the Alcala Park campus, said an advisory board has been formed to implement its objectives. THESE INCLUDE promoting kno - ledge and understanding of major Eastern and other religions through seminars, a library, research, guest scholars and dialogue. Its work is a program of the USD religious studies department headed by Msgr. John R. Portman. The center held a seminar on Hin- duism last year and plans one on Buddhism in June, with Father Thomas Berry, noted Asian religions scholar, as guest professor. Last May, the center was host to a visit by Buddhist Chief Abbot Phra Vannarat of Thailand. MOST MINISTER and philosophers questioned by R S said interest in Eastern religions would continue as an inevitable and key part of the East- West encounter.

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gam record. They are 3-8 m road games and 6-3 sine the suspension of forward Chns Mc lulTay US[) IS 9-1 at home. San Diego State's season 1v- I n this week ",1 h to- with a 14-10

Guilt,· of 30 turnove1 closed ·out its re@lar \\llh a 63-60 overtime lo Riverside in the Tqrero I last night Behind most of w • be- cause of the tur vcn,, t ~D ralhed in the secoa half un the scorn:g of Stan ashington. "hu sent the game into over- time b, ·coring a la} in With 53 ,econct"s to pla:,. Riverside then controlled the ball for the la. t shot but had two shots blocked before the buzzer. The Toreros fell hind, 58-54,

EVENING T'IUIUHE morrow s game to be follow- ed by a Saturday night meet- Ing with PCAA .rival esno State. oreros to get .'a test toni ht

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starting center. 15 t-:qiected to see limited artto because of a badly brul ed hand. HP 1s listed as a starter, howevei;; along mth forwards Pinky Snu•n anrl Ke'nny S th a d guard~ Joe Snuth and Stan ah

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Riverside expanoed a halftime advantage to 39' fore Washington came to the rescue. The Torer scored 14 traight points from thel'e with Washington h:tting 10 point on five field goals to make the score, 39-37. Two more \\ ashington field goals produced a 41-41 tie be- fore Riverside gained control and managed to nurse a smaU lead to the final minute of pla}. Washington finished with 18 pomts lo lead the Toreros, who finished their best basketball sea.son with an 18-3 record as they av.ail the :'.\CAA District 8 playoffs m Bakersfield next Frlday. Pink) S1'1ith added 15 points while Joe Smith and Ben Thompson had 10 apiece for USD. Bobhy Walters paced Riv- erside with 22 points and Keith Baptist had 15. The Highlander now head for a playoff game w1tli So- noma State in Riverside Tues- day with the winner gaining the ast berth in the , 'CAA District 8 pla) off tourney. Cal State Bakersfield and the Univer. ity of Pu"et Sound are the other two teams in the tournament.

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defeat USD, 7-2 EVENING TRIBUNE Discatch L~S ANGELES~ UCLA 's tenn!s team defeated the Uni- versity of San Diego Toreros here yesterday, 7-2. US~•s points came on a sin- gles victory by Joe Washing- ton and from the doubles team of Hannu Ojala and Mark McCuIJock. Results: Singles - Krulevftz (UC t"• 7•61 Seegars {UCLA) df 'tf(tz df. Rae, JP. 0 tir~t~,[~o~5. 2i~ 1 ilh~o:~i!; ~t~!f df. Shaffer(l'tl :~/--6, Woshfn;ton cusol df_Oou,r~~;n°tz'Kru'lev1tz-S@eQ0rs (UCLA) (UCLA) df 'wat:'F 6 •3 , See-ura-Mott Oialo•McCuliock cuScf)ee~an,R 6--2~ 6•3; Shaffer, 7.5, 6-4, • osemurov-