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If the play was called correctly, it would have been no catch and R1 would have been forced to 2nd. We may (required in NFHS, not in ASA) to rectify problems caused by our mistakes. However, that applies to placing the offense or defense in jeopardy.
The umpires did not place R1 in jeopardy unless F4 was in a position that might have made an out impossible. Ignoring that for now, they did place the defense in jeopardy as indicated by F4 hearing the "out" call and returning the ball to F1. Therefore, R1 should be out and the BR get 1st on the non-catch.
If F4 was in a position that might have made an out impossible, then the umpires must judge who was placed in jeopardy by the wrong call. IOW, would F4 have tagged or forced R1 or would R1 have reached 2nd safely.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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