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