They Said It

? Bill Veeck, Chicago White Sox owner: "We're doing this whole thing backward. Attorneys should wear numbers on their backs and box scores should have entries for writs, depositions and appeals."

?Mike Shaw, publicity director of the NBA Buffalo Braves, on the termination of Coach Jack Ramsay's contract: "He's not fired. He's just not rehired."

? Frank Broyles, University of Arkansas football coach, on scheduling: "A team that is overscheduled begins to lose. Then it loses its fans, its players and then its coach."

? Gordie Howe, on the condition of the World Hockey Association: "The funny thing is, except for the teams going under, our league has never been in better shape."