A gang of youths, who
were parading the roadway, shouting obscene language, playing mouth
organs, and pushing respectable people
down. The young ruffians were all armed
with thick leather belts, on which there were heavy brass buckles.
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The Daily Graphic (England), Aug. 25, 1898; quoted in:
Geoffrey Pearson, Hooligan,London ,
1983; p.83 (my italics)
Geoffrey Pearson, Hooligan,