Ponyboy says that the Shepherd Gang "had a leader and were organized", while Ponyboy's group "were just buddies who stuck together - each man was his own leader". Ponyboy thinks, "maybe that was why we could whip them" (Chapter 9). Ponyboy is saying that when you're fighting for something that you personally care about and that is important to you - ie: the love and well-being of a brother - you are a more effective fighter than if you were part of a group (gang or organization) and were just doing what was expected of you, or following orders. Each member of Ponyboy's "gang" had a personal stake in the fight, and that gave them the upper hand.
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