Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_35 ( score_in_the_final VARCHAR, date VARCHAR, opponent_in_the_final VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the Score in the Final against Opponent in the Final Manuel Orantes, prior to 1978?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT score_in_the_final FROM table_name_35 WHERE date < 1978 AND opponent_in_the_final = "manuel orantes"