They Said It

?Doc Medich, New York Yankees, on pitching to Henry Aaron: "It certainly was a great thrill. And someday he can tell his grandchildren that he hit against me."

?Tom Shopay, pint-sized outfielder, on his stature as a Baltimore Oriole backup catcher: "I'm the only catcher in baseball who can give the pitcher his signs standing up."

? Jon Arnett, former All-Pro running back with the Los Angeles Rams, on familiar football clich�s: "Calling somebody a great runner isn't always a compliment. You can be a great runner and still be dumb."

? John L. Greer, whose Foolish Pleasure will meet Ruffian in a match race this Sunday: "Match races are an entirely different club of possums from regular races."