They Said It

? Bill Veeck, asked what he would do if he owned the Cleveland Indians again: "I'd sell them."

?Pete Duranko, Denver Bronco rookie, asked what position he would like to play: "Defensive line. On offense you've got to be good."

? Bobby Bragan, former major league manager, affirming his decision to remain out of uniform this year: "I find it difficult to join the mod crowd. Today the trend among athletes is 'Here I am. Love me.' "