text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_74 (score VARCHAR, runner_up VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In 1979 when Jimmy Connors was the runner-up what was the score?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT score FROM table_name_74 WHERE runner_up = "jimmy connors" AND year < 1979