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All we have here is a play on an active runner.
From the OP, it sounds as if the BR hit the ball, advanced to first, then turned and headed toward the first base dugout thinking the ball had been caught. When he realized it hadn't, he returned to first base.
The look back rule doesn't come into play here (assuming this was a FP or modified game) and if it was a SP game, time had not been called as far as we know.
I acknowledge that there was a delay in the player returning to first base, but there was also a live ball. If there was no attempt to second base, there is no play to be had on the BR. The only appeal would be if he missed first base, which was not the case.
Sounds as if the umpires on the field got the call right. I'm curious as to the basis of your "vehement" disagreement.....
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