then it was gehrig's turn to step to the mic. "today, i consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." "and i might have been given a bad break but i've got an awful lot to live for. thank you." "that's the day i saw photographers cry." gehrig died two years after that famous farewell speech. his consecutive games streak stood for 56 years and was long considered unbreakable until cal ripken, junior surpassed it in 1995. when our lot greats "through the decades" continues, we remember the man who wore '42' and became the first to break baseball's color barrier. the curse, the mystique and the man whose name will forever be ranked among the sport's biggest legends. then, a little known story of a non player but a legend all the same and who many call, "the sodfather." plus, when a san francisco slugger achieved a gold standard securing his place in a world series miracle home run that forever made one man a boston hero. and the left-handed hitter who left behind a record that still stands today. it's all still ahead r

cbs north carolina expert is here to talk about lou gehrig's disease or what is it exactly? >> the nerves that control your mules start to degenerate. you can no longer control your arms and legs, you can no longer normally would. >> how was he diagnosed exactly. >> chris made it public his journey. he noticed he was having trouble some coordination problems and started to seek medical care when he began muscle twitching at night. he was diagnosed with als and undergoing treatment now. >> the average survival is two to five years. larry lived two years after s diagnoses. right now there is no cure. there are ex -- it will be fun to fund this important research. >> what can we do to help? and the science to come up with new treatments and new therapies. chris is a very, very person to share his story with the world. he is meeting this challenge head on. i admire him and his family for what they are doing for other people with als. >> thanks so much for being with us. if you would like to learn more about this or that specific disease just go to our web news tab. >>> here is a

also known as lou gehrig's disease it is progressive and it affects nerve cells in the spinal cord. victims of that disease may be, totally paralyzed. the local walk helps research for much of the next year. >> we are so grateful for theen connect with one another, help us to raise awareness, and help us to raise the funds necessary to provide support to people with als. cherise: organizers say they expect today's walk will generate nearly $100,000 for als research. such a great cause and it looks like a successful day out there. kristen: they had sunshine for the early part of that what. moving across the state right now. i will show you the latest on radar coming up. cherise: the red sox have their backs against the wall. jason king kelly ayotte: let's be honest - both donald trump and hillary clinton are far from perfect... and i'm not perfect either. but when partisan politicians shut down the government, i led the fight to reopen it. i've worked to find solutions to new hampshire's heroin epidemic. and i've crossed the aisle to protect new hampshire's clean air and clean water.

babe ruth and lou gehrig both played baseball here. in 1960, the patriots held their very first scrimmage inside these brick walls. over the past eight decades, young men have made the trek to practice in games, by bus, by car, by bike and by foot, because when you're a hilly, that's what you do. i just love to wear the brown and gold. [cheering] >> you think hilly is earn that comes to -- everyone that comes to every home game. they're always there. the atmosphere, like everyone is a hilly and proud to be a hilly. >> the hillies have ripped off five straight wins, the last two over powerhouses, central catholic and hanover, two programs they haven't beaten since 2002 and 2004. they are now ranked fourth in eastern massachusetts, one win away from another postseason berth. hilly pride is everywhere. >> we don't want to be known as that program that was, you know, like could have been good or just wasn't good at all. reporter: they've reached that plateau with an old-fashioned ground game, a potent aerial attack and a mixture of city ki

babe ruth and lou gehrig's both played baseball here. in 1960, the patriots held their first scrimmage inside these walls. over the past eight decades, the young men have made a trek to practice games, by bus and car and bike and foot. -- [indiscernible] >> you think everyone who comes to the home or away games, they are always there. everyone is proud. >> they have kicked off five straight wins. does programs they have not been since 2004, 2002 respectively. they are one win away from another postseason -- pride is everywhere. >> we do not want to be known as the program that could happen good or was not known at all. >> a potent aerial attack and a mixture of kids who are pass and it -- passionate about the city and their coach. is something special this year? >> it is close to we are there. they are gamers. >> the head coach is all about inclusion. they actually gave a game ball to the cheerleaders whose contribution see the value immensely. it is all about the brown and gold. you are accountable to >> the first game and 50 or 60 year

>> jay tailors babe ruth or lou gehrig. >> oh. >> babe ruth? >> and the answer is -- you got it. >> the one and only, babe ruth. >> uh-huh. >> he had 170 walks in 1923, and barry bonds broke that with 177. >>> and now to the shot of the morning. legendary l.a. dodgers announcer vince skully said goodbye to baseball on sunday. and he spent 67 years behind the microphone. the guy that thought he was going to take his place 30 he called the giantss clinging of the wildcatter pod is in san francisco yesterday pretty major and they clenched national league west and will continue in the play-offs but he said that yesterday's game was his very last and what is interesting here, we only have another 50 leaves? and we're going to say the same exact thing for vanessa. >> and with them for 10 years. >> yes, 10 seasons and that was the question yesterday. like can i be six years old? walking around? >> yes, you can. -- you can. >> handing out shirts? >> and my god. >> and yes. >> i'll be like i forgot what i was going to say. >> and what is it about baseba

babe ruth and lou gehrig both played baseball here. in 1960, the patriots held their first scrimmage inside these brick walls. over the past eight decades, men have trekked to practice and game by bus, by car, by bike, and by foot, because when you're a hillie, that's what you do. hillie pride is everywhere. >> we wanted to be considered one of the top teams in the state. reporter: they've reached that with an old-fashioned game, and a mixture of city kids passionate aboutth teammates, city and coach. something special this year? >> i think so. it's close. we're there. we have to get over the top. we're getting close. i'll say this, they are gamers. reporter: head coach tim o'conner is all about inclusion. he actually gave the game ball to the cheerleaders. it's all about the team, the brown and gold. when you step on the team in this stadium, you're accountable >> we visited a nursing home. we used to go there. it used to put a smile on his group. reporter: we salute the hillies of haverhill high school. and this week's -- >> high 5.

. >> cac was one of the most pro-active cacs in the city lou gehrig's disease for businesses appropriating located this is not the kind of legislation that had been blind-sided an affront to every resident in san francisco that has within through planning in the last 20 years i suggest what you do i take this off our calendar today and call for community hearing we have the south beach rincon and director rahaim you know that i'm completely blown away that is ram rotted down our throat i ask for a continuance thank you. >> i'm one the own and operate to start of i'm a little bit shocked to hear the gentleman before me with all due respect from the entertainment commission we've had things in our doors part of neighborhood i'd like to hear from him that we're working with the neighborhood as well much like an conversation moving forward not necessarily on the back docket with that said, i want to share some thoughts on the proposal of arcade you know we are more is a see a restaurant bar we are using the arcade as an accessory to our use and i want to go over the evolution is it so not a co

the history of filipino community in the south of market it is important for the region it is lou gehrigan intent to stabilize the community that continues to live in the neighborhood thank you very much thank you for your time and allowing our staff to embark on this exciting opportunity with us. >> great. thank you very much. >> so i started working with the filipino district planning effort if april of this year my roll up to now is to gather the communities ideas and to document that can a help to communicate their desires to the city family to the agencies that will be able to meet their goals. >> before he jump into more information about some of the filipino district i give you a little bit of background about the concept of the cultural district this expect is new for the city as well as for the country we've not be able to find precedence within the u.s. we're practiced at landmarked district to protect the cultural district they're primarily identified by the activities including it commerce and city and practices sfkd those intangible assets of a community requires a set of st

hundreds of people gathered at derryfield park in mante defeat als, also known as lou gehrig's disease. if affects nerve sells and the walk to defeat have them sustain care services and research for much of the next year. organizers expected the walk to generate nearly $100,000. that is impressive. we hope you stay with us. coming up next, the red sox will try to extend their season later sports. >> a couple of showers around today along with plenty of clouds across the area and cooler temperatures making their way in. we'll tell you when they truly arrive ahead. >> and her majesty is touring new england to reassure kelly ayotte: let's be honest - both donald trump and hillary clinton are far from perfect... and i'm not perfect either. but when partisan politicians shut down the government, i led the fight to reopen it. i've worked to find solutions to new hampshire's heroin epidemic. protect new hampshire's clean air and clean water. i've been called a problem solver by independent groups, and ranked as one of the most bipartisan senators. i'm kelly ayotte - and i approve this message